At the feet of Meaning in English
expression
AT thuh FEET uhv
AT thuh FEET ov
Definition
Used literally to mean something is next to or below someone's feet, or figuratively to show admiration, learning, or submission to a person with authority or wisdom.
Usage & Nuances
Often used in formal, literary, or religious contexts. Common in phrases like 'sit at the feet of a teacher'. Implies deep respect, learning, or submission. Not used for physical locations in daily conversation.
Spanish: a los pies dePortuguese (BR): aos pés dePortuguese (PT): aos pés deChinese (Simplified): 在……脚下 - 在……面前（表示敬仰或服从）Chinese (Traditional): 在……腳下 - 在……面前（表示敬仰或服從）Hindi: के चरणों मेंArabic: عند أقدامBengali: পায়ের কাছে - পদতলেRussian: у ног - у стопJapanese: 足元で - 足元に - 足元に仕えるVietnamese: dưới chân - dưới chân củaKorean: 발치에 - 발 아래에Turkish: ayaklarının dibinde - ayaklarının önündeUrdu: قدموں میں - قدموں کے قریبIndonesian: di kaki - di bawah kaki
Example Sentences
The cat slept at the feet of the bed.
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She sat at the feet of her grandmother to listen to stories.
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There were flowers at the feet of the statue.
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He learned wisdom by sitting at the feet of great teachers.
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Many people wish to study at the feet of respected artists.
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She felt honored to be at the feet of such a wise mentor.
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