Fall on your knees Meaning in English
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ˈfɑɫ/, /ˈfɔɫ/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈniz
FAWL awn yoor neez
fˈɔːl/ /ˈɒn/ /jˈɔː/ /nˈiːz
FAWL on yaw neez
التعريف
To suddenly drop down so that you are resting on your knees, often as a sign of respect, shock, or prayer.
الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة
This expression is often dramatic, used in religious, emotional, or literary contexts. It can imply deep respect, shock, or desperation. Sometimes used figuratively for showing humility or admitting defeat. Not common in casual conversation.
Spanish: caer de rodillas - arrodillarsePortuguese (BR): cair de joelhosPortuguese (PT): cair de joelhosChinese (Simplified): 跪下Chinese (Traditional): 跪下Hindi: घुटनों के बल गिर पड़नाArabic: تسقط على ركبتيكBengali: হাঁটু গেঁড়ে পড়ে যাওয়াRussian: упасть на колениJapanese: ひざまずくVietnamese: quỳ gối xuốngKorean: 무릎을 꿇다Turkish: dizlerinin üstüne düşmek - diz çökmekUrdu: گھٹنوں کے بل گر جاناIndonesian: jatuh berlutut
جمل نموذجية
He fell on his knees and started to pray.
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When she saw the king, she fell on her knees out of respect.
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The children fell on their knees in the snow to play.
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I was so surprised by the news that I nearly fell on my knees.
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She fell on her knees and begged for forgiveness.
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People fall on their knees before the altar in many traditions.
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