tip one's hat
Frequency: 7.06.8 per million words
To lift your hat from your head as a sign of respect or as a greeting.
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- The doorman tipped his hat as we entered.
- He politely tipped his hat to the lady passing by.
- In the old days, gentlemen would tip their hats when greeting someone.
- The cowboy tipped his hat in acknowledgment.
- She smiled as he tipped his hat to her.
- The porter tipped his hat and wished us a good day.
- It was customary to tip one's hat as a sign of respect.
- He tipped his hat to the crowd before leaving.
- The elderly gentleman still tips his hat when meeting neighbors.
- They tipped their hats in silent tribute.