Fall to your knees Meaning in English
expression
ˈfɑɫ/, /ˈfɔɫ/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈniz
FAWL tuh yoor NEEZ
fˈɔːl/ /tˈuː/ /jˈɔː/ /nˈiːz
FAWL too yaw NEEZ
Definition
To suddenly drop down so that you are resting on your knees, often out of shock, prayer, respect, or defeat.
Usage & Nuances
This is a dramatic or emotional expression often found in stories, religious contexts, or descriptions of someone surrendering or being overwhelmed. Often used figuratively as well as literally.
Spanish: caer de rodillas - arrodillarse de golpePortuguese (BR): cair de joelhosPortuguese (PT): cair de joelhosChinese (Simplified): 跪倒Chinese (Traditional): 跪倒Hindi: घुटनों के बल गिर जानाArabic: سقوط على ركبتيكBengali: হাঁটুতে পড়ে যাওয়াRussian: упасть на колениJapanese: ひざまずくVietnamese: ngã quỵ xuống đầu gốiKorean: 무릎을 꿇다Turkish: dizlerinin üstüne düşmekUrdu: گھٹنوں کے بل گرناIndonesian: jatuh berlutut
Example Sentences
He fell to his knees when he heard the news.
basic
The crowd fell to their knees in prayer.
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She fell to her knees in front of the king.
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When he realized his mistake, he fell to his knees and apologized.
natural
I saw her fall to her knees after hearing the shocking news.
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Sometimes, life hits so hard that you just fall to your knees and can't get up right away.
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