on one's knees
01
i ett desperat läge, nära kollaps
in a difficult, desperate, or vulnerable situation where help or intervention may be needed
disapproving
idiom
Exempel
The company was on its knees after the market crash, struggling to stay afloat.
Företaget var i ett desperat läge innan den nya investeraren kom.
02
in a weakened state and in desperate need of help
idiom
Exempel
The relentless drought had farmers on their knees, praying for rain.
