The phrase
"begging bowl" refers to a symbol of poverty or a situation where someone is desperately asking others for help or money to survive.
Full definition
Synonyms for individual words can be found below.
«begging»
«bowl»
Sentences with «begging bowl»
- We don't have to take begging bowls around the world. (citifmonline.com)
- «The Buddha's right hand points downward to touch the earth; the other hand supports a begging bowl, symbolizing acceptance of the gift... grace. (nakedpastor.com)
- The Israelis are arrogant and rude and dismissive but their begging bowls are always out and they expect them to be filled. (religion.blogs.cnn.com)
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