B1 — Intermediate💼 Work & Money
Andare in banca a chiedere
To go cap in hand to the bank
Literal Translation
"To go to the bank to ask"
What it means
To be forced to request credit from a bank due to cash flow problems
Example in context
"Con i ritardi nei pagamenti dei clienti, siamo andati in banca a chiedere."
"With client payment delays, we went cap in hand to the bank."
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