on one's knees

Definizione e significato di "on one's knees"in inglese

on one's knees
01

in una situazione disperata, sull'orlo del collasso

in a difficult, desperate, or vulnerable situation where help or intervention may be needed
on {one's} knees definition and meaning
disapproving
idiom
Esempi
The country's economy is on its knees.
L'economia locale era in una situazione disperata dopo l'alluvione.
02

in a weakened state and in desperate need of help

on {one's} knees definition and meaning
idiom
Esempi
They came on their knees asking for protection after the threats began.
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