on one's knees
01
in a difficult, desperate, or vulnerable situation where help or intervention may be needed
Disapproving
Idiom
例子
After the scandal broke, the politician was on his knees begging for forgiveness from the public.
The company was on its knees after the market crash, struggling to stay afloat.
02
in a weakened state and in desperate need of help
Idiom例子
The unexpected medical bills brought their finances to their knees.
She was on her knees, pleading for forgiveness after her mistake.
