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on bended knee
01
used to describe kneeling as a sign of deep respect for someone
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Idiom
Old use
Παραδείγματα
During the ceremony, the students received their diplomas on bended knee, a mark of respect for their achievements.
02
used to imply making a sincere and earnest request in a humble manner to persuade someone to do something
IdiomΠαραδείγματα
She went to the scholarship committee on bended knee, pleading for financial aid to pursue her education.
03
with one's knee or knees bent and touching the ground or floor
Παραδείγματα
She proposed to him on bended knee, making it a unique and memorable moment.
