English Explanatory Dictionary

on one's knees

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Kneeling, begging or as if begging.
  2. On the verge of collapse; at the mercy of someone.

Pronunciation

LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-on one's knees.wav

Word forms

on one's knees
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