as if craving alms

language: pt

definitions

  1. behaving with extreme desperation or humility as though seeking charity, food, or money from others.
    pt: implorando esmolas
  2. acting in a needy, submissive, or desperate manner to obtain something intangible, such as attention, praise, or validation.
    pt: buscando aprovação

examples

  1. He approached the benefactor as if craving alms, with his head bowed low.

    Ele aproximou-se do benfeitor como se estivesse implorando esmolas, com a cabeça baixa.

  2. She sought his praise as if craving alms, desperate for any sign of approval.

    Ela buscava o elogio dele como se estivesse implorando esmolas, desesperada por qualquer sinal de aprovação.