on one's knees

Definice a význam slova „on one's knees“ v angličtině

on one's knees
01

v zoufalé situaci, na pokraji sil

in a difficult, desperate, or vulnerable situation where help or intervention may be needed
on {one's} knees definition and meaning
disapproving
idiom
Příklady
After the scandal broke, the politician was on his knees begging for forgiveness from the public.
Místní ekonomika byla po povodni v zoufalé situaci.
02

in a weakened state and in desperate need of help

on {one's} knees definition and meaning
idiom
Příklady
The unexpected medical bills brought their finances to their knees.
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