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Definition on your knees in American English

on your knees phrase

phrase
1

with your knees on the ground

Example

I was on my hands and knees looking under the bed.

Synonyms and related words
at full stretch extended eyeball to eyeball
2

used for emphasizing that you are very sorry

Example

He should be on his knees begging for forgiveness.

3

used for emphasizing that you want someone to help you

Example

Do I have to go down on my knees and beg?

Synonyms and related words
whatever whenever whoever
4

extremely weak after a very difficult period

Example

The economy was on its knees.

Synonyms and related words
weak frail feeble
Definition on your knees in American English