touch the hem of someone's garment
/tʌt͡ʃ ðə hɛm ʌv ˈsʌmwʌnz ˈɡɑː.mənt/
to seek help or favor
“He was desperate enough to touch the hem of someone's garment.”Add to my deck
/tʌt͡ʃ ðə hɛm ʌv ˈsʌmwʌnz ˈɡɑː.mənt/
to seek help or favor
“He was desperate enough to touch the hem of someone's garment.”Add to my deck