hat

/hăt/

idiom

1. (at the drop of a hat) At the slightest pretext or provocation.
2. (hat in hand) In a humble manner; humbly.
3. (take (one's) hat off to) To respect, admire, or congratulate.
4. (talk through (one's) hat) To talk nonsense.
5. (talk through (one's) hat) To bluff.
6. (throw/toss) To enter a political race as a candidate for office.
7. (under (one's) hat) As a secret or in confidence.
   Keep this information under your hat.