ALL meanings of wear two hats
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W w - idioms wear two hats take off one's hat to, to express high regard for; praise: We took off our hats to their courage and daring. 1
- idioms wear two hats talk through one's hat, to speak without knowing the facts; make unsupported or incorrect statements: He is talking through his hat when he says he'll make the team. 1
- idioms wear two hats throw / toss one's hat in / into the ring, to become a participant in a contest, especially to declare one's candidacy for political office: His friends are urging him to throw his hat in the ring. 1
- idioms wear two hats under one's hat, confidential; private; secret: I'll tell you the real story, but keep it under your hat. 1
- idioms wear two hats wear two / several hats, to function in more than one capacity; fill two or more positions: He wears two hats, serving as the company's comptroller as well as its chief executive officer. 1
- noun wear two hats a shaped covering for the head, usually with a crown and brim, especially for wear outdoors. 1
- noun wear two hats Roman Catholic Church. the distinctive head covering of a cardinal. the office or dignity of a cardinal. Compare red hat. 1
- verb with object wear two hats to provide with a hat; put a hat on. 1
- idioms wear two hats hat in hand, humbly; respectfully: He approached the boss, hat in hand. 1
- idioms wear two hats pass the hat, to ask for contributions of money, as for charity; take up a collection: The lodge members passed the hat to send underprivileged children to summer camp. 1