on bended knee

Submissively and with dramatic earnestness. We have to remain strong in the eyes of the world. We cannot beg on bended knee for help from our allies. Do what you like, but don't come to me on bended knee looking for help when things go wrong.

See also: bended, knee, on

Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

on bended knee

kneeling, as in supplication. (The verb form is obsolescent and occurs now only in this phrase.) Do you expect me to come to you on bended knee and ask you for forgiveness? The suitors came on bended knee and begged the attention of the princess.

See also: bended, knee, on

McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

on bended knee

Humbly, pleading, as in They're desperate for funds; they're asking for contributions on bended knee. This expression alludes to a traditional attitude of supplication. Bended, the past tense of bend, survives only in this idiom, elsewhere having been replaced by bent. [Mid-1600s]

See also: bended, knee, on

The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.

on bended knee

If someone asks for something on bended knee, they ask for it in a strong and urgent way, showing a lot of respect to the person they are asking. Film-makers are having to go on bended knee to funders. He begged them on bended knee to cross the river so that both armies could fight side by side. Note: You can also say that someone goes down on their knees to ask for something. He would be looking for co-operation, not charity. He would not be going down on his knees to beg.

See also: bended, knee, on

Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed.

on bended knee

kneeling, especially when pleading or showing great respect.

Bended was the original past participle of bend , but in Middle English it was superseded in general use by bent . It is now archaic and survives only in this phrase.

See also: bended, knee, on

Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

on bended ˈknee(s)

kneeling to ask for something or to pray: He went down on bended knee and asked her to marry him.

See also: bended, knee, on

Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

on bended knee

On one's knee or knees, as in supplication or submission.

See also: bended, knee, on

American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.

See also:

beg on bended knee
bended
beg
beg pardon
(one) won't give up without a fight
I won't give up without a fight
beg (something) from (someone)
beg from
beg your pardon, but
I beg your pardon, but (something)

References in periodicals archive

A MERSEYSIDE marine who lost both of his legs while serving his country in Afghanistan proposed to his girlfriend on bended knee.

I lost my legs in a roadside bomb - but I still proposed to my Laura on bended knee! Heroic tale of brave Mersey marine Pete

The TV presenter turned actor says he's looking for someone for whom he can go down on bended knee.

Kielty on lookout for bride

And he insists he'll get down on bended knee and thank Naka for what he's done for Celtic when he leaves for home.

NAKABRURA; Japanese star's secret tipple is Scotland's other national drink

She had been delighted toacceptwhen partner Andy Laurence, 38, popped the question on bended knee on Moel Siabod near Capel Curig in Snowdonia.

WALES: Sharon says she'll be bride before a fall... Rescue team needed as slip follows romantic mountainside proposal

Raith Rovers' prodigal son Marvin Andrews still couldn't get down on bended knee to ask for divine intervention in a defeat by Morton

Football: TAKING A GOOD GAME; in association with SETANTA SPORTS

Londoners are most likely to go on bended knee while on holiday abroad, with Scottish men the least likely.

February is month for marriage

This man needs to get on bended knee and pray for forgiveness.

Bishop's cheek

The 60 year-old singer went down on bended knee at the Eiffel Tower, popped the question and produced a diamond engagement ring for the leggy blonde.

Kiss & tell extra: Rod and Penny to get married

He got down on bended knee, popped the question and produced a diamond engagement ring at the Eiffel Tower.

Rod and Penny to tie the knot

Instead of having to go down on bended knee and pray for another chance, the new, improved Hoddle ought to be welcomed back into the Premiership with open arms.

Macca: SOME LIKE IT HOD

Have the Labour Council members forgotten that these children are future employers, to whom you will go to on bended knee to locate in the city.

Letter: Don't bite the hand that feeds

BLOOMIN' LOVELY He gets down on bended knee with flowers

Hotdogs make a saucy proposal

The seasons of the year If the yearly seasons are not he but she Then down on bended knee, I'd go and offer up, a plea Gently teasing, yet somehow pleasing, my thoughts, I would express A case I'd make, for mankind's sake, fears and worries I would address So, June's summer follows chilly spring Wondering just what autumn will bring Cold, crisp winter, completes the year Then April springs, from her winter's lair Ah, April showered and dressed to thrill May June's summer days last until An Indian summer greets us all And time, drifts gently, into fall Let us hope, winter's mild and calm Let her pass quickly, without causing harm For those who are sick, especially the old, Let her freeze melt, before it takes hold HARRY WATSON, Wallsend.

[c]POEM OF THE DAY

On bended knee they appeal to the morality and good sense of the very people whose unbridled greed has plunged the economy into the worst recession since the 30s.

Letter: You Say - Greed of the bankers

Beth (Jennifer Aniston) is frustrated that longterm boyfriend Neil (Ben Affleck) has never got down on bended knee, so she contemplates ending their relationship to find someone willing to commit.

HE'S JUST NOT THAT INTO YOU (12A)

词组	on bended knee
释义	on bended knee on bended knee Submissively and with dramatic earnestness. We have to remain strong in the eyes of the world. We cannot beg on bended knee for help from our allies. Do what you like, but don't come to me on bended knee looking for help when things go wrong. See also: bended, knee, on Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. on bended knee kneeling, as in supplication. (The verb form is obsolescent and occurs now only in this phrase.) Do you expect me to come to you on bended knee and ask you for forgiveness? The suitors came on bended knee and begged the attention of the princess. See also: bended, knee, on McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. on bended knee Humbly, pleading, as in They're desperate for funds; they're asking for contributions on bended knee. This expression alludes to a traditional attitude of supplication. Bended, the past tense of bend, survives only in this idiom, elsewhere having been replaced by bent. [Mid-1600s] See also: bended, knee, on The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer. on bended knee If someone asks for something on bended knee, they ask for it in a strong and urgent way, showing a lot of respect to the person they are asking. Film-makers are having to go on bended knee to funders. He begged them on bended knee to cross the river so that both armies could fight side by side. Note: You can also say that someone goes down on their knees to ask for something. He would be looking for co-operation, not charity. He would not be going down on his knees to beg. See also: bended, knee, on Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed. on bended knee kneeling, especially when pleading or showing great respect. Bended was the original past participle of bend , but in Middle English it was superseded in general use by bent . It is now archaic and survives only in this phrase. See also: bended, knee, on Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary on bended ˈknee(s) kneeling to ask for something or to pray: He went down on bended knee and asked her to marry him. See also: bended, knee, on Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary on bended knee On one's knee or knees, as in supplication or submission. See also: bended, knee, on American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. See also: beg on bended knee bended beg beg pardon (one) won't give up without a fight I won't give up without a fight beg (something) from (someone) beg from beg your pardon, but I beg your pardon, but (something) References in periodicals archive A MERSEYSIDE marine who lost both of his legs while serving his country in Afghanistan proposed to his girlfriend on bended knee. I lost my legs in a roadside bomb - but I still proposed to my Laura on bended knee! Heroic tale of brave Mersey marine Pete The TV presenter turned actor says he's looking for someone for whom he can go down on bended knee. Kielty on lookout for bride And he insists he'll get down on bended knee and thank Naka for what he's done for Celtic when he leaves for home. NAKABRURA; Japanese star's secret tipple is Scotland's other national drink She had been delighted toacceptwhen partner Andy Laurence, 38, popped the question on bended knee on Moel Siabod near Capel Curig in Snowdonia. WALES: Sharon says she'll be bride before a fall... Rescue team needed as slip follows romantic mountainside proposal Raith Rovers' prodigal son Marvin Andrews still couldn't get down on bended knee to ask for divine intervention in a defeat by Morton Football: TAKING A GOOD GAME; in association with SETANTA SPORTS Londoners are most likely to go on bended knee while on holiday abroad, with Scottish men the least likely. February is month for marriage This man needs to get on bended knee and pray for forgiveness. Bishop's cheek The 60 year-old singer went down on bended knee at the Eiffel Tower, popped the question and produced a diamond engagement ring for the leggy blonde. Kiss & tell extra: Rod and Penny to get married He got down on bended knee, popped the question and produced a diamond engagement ring at the Eiffel Tower. Rod and Penny to tie the knot Instead of having to go down on bended knee and pray for another chance, the new, improved Hoddle ought to be welcomed back into the Premiership with open arms. Macca: SOME LIKE IT HOD Have the Labour Council members forgotten that these children are future employers, to whom you will go to on bended knee to locate in the city. Letter: Don't bite the hand that feeds BLOOMIN' LOVELY He gets down on bended knee with flowers Hotdogs make a saucy proposal The seasons of the year If the yearly seasons are not he but she Then down on bended knee, I'd go and offer up, a plea Gently teasing, yet somehow pleasing, my thoughts, I would express A case I'd make, for mankind's sake, fears and worries I would address So, June's summer follows chilly spring Wondering just what autumn will bring Cold, crisp winter, completes the year Then April springs, from her winter's lair Ah, April showered and dressed to thrill May June's summer days last until An Indian summer greets us all And time, drifts gently, into fall Let us hope, winter's mild and calm Let her pass quickly, without causing harm For those who are sick, especially the old, Let her freeze melt, before it takes hold HARRY WATSON, Wallsend. [c]POEM OF THE DAY On bended knee they appeal to the morality and good sense of the very people whose unbridled greed has plunged the economy into the worst recession since the 30s. Letter: You Say - Greed of the bankers Beth (Jennifer Aniston) is frustrated that longterm boyfriend Neil (Ben Affleck) has never got down on bended knee, so she contemplates ending their relationship to find someone willing to commit. HE'S JUST NOT THAT INTO YOU (12A)
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