idioms involving “hat”

Pull a rabbit out of a hat

To succeed unexpectedly, often at the last minute

“Our basketball team was in last place, but then we pulled a rabbit out of the hat in the 4th quarter and won.”

Tip one’s hat

To express admiration

“The mayor said he tips his hat to the woman who created this website.”

Pass the hat

To ask for small donations

“The party won’t be expensive if we pass the hat around.”

Hat in hand

To ask humbly for money

“It was with great shame that Ikeda-san went hat in hand to the bank.”

Keep something under one’s hat

To keep a secret

“The contract isn’t going to be renewed, but please keep that under your hat for now.”