The phrase "folded hands" refers to the act of bringing both hands together and crossing the fingers over each other. It typically expresses prayer, humbleness, or asking for something to happen. Full definition
Don't shake your body, don't fold your hands, look straight at the camera and speak with a smile. (bestsampleresume.com)
This doesn't sound like the world we know, where there is always a war in progress, and diverse people are praying with folded hands for the defeat of their respective enemies. (religion-online.org)
There are times when we must work and strive for something, there are other times when we must wait patiently w / folded hands for the moment to present itself. (nakedpastor.com)