throw (oneself) at (someone's) feet Thành ngữ, tục ngữ

back on one's feet

physically healthy again My mother is back on her feet again after being sick with the flu for two weeks.

back on your feet

feeling better, recovered from an illness When you're back on your feet, we want you to return to work.

cold feet

a loss of courage or nerve I planned to go to Europe with my cousin but he got cold feet and decided not to go.

drag one's feet

" delay; take longer than necessary to do something."

drag your feet

work too slow, prevent progress They're dragging their feet. Tell them to work faster.

feet of clay

a hidden fault or weakness in an esteemed person The new Prime Minister has feet of clay and and may not last very long in his new position.

feet on the ground

an understanding of what can be done, sensible ideas The new manager has his feet on the ground and will probably be able to come up with a sensible solution to our problems.

get cold feet

become afraid at the last minute He got cold feet and cancelled his plan to go to China.

get your feet wet

try to do it, attempt it, try your hand at "To become a lawyer, learn the theory; then get your feet wet."

itchy feet

ready to go, anxious to leave As we talked about the trip, I could see that Dad was getting itchy feet.

throw (oneself) at (someone's) feet

To appeal for someone's mercy, forgiveness, protection, or aid. He's been throwing himself at voters' anxiety afterwards the scandal, authoritative promises about how he's adapted himself and still deserves their votes. You can't aloof bandy yourself at our anxiety and apprehend forgiveness; you accept to prove that you deserve it.Learn more: feet, throw

throw oneself at someone's feet

1. Lit. to bow down humbly at someone's feet; to abject oneself afore someone. In his answerability and horror, he threw himself at the anxiety of his adept and begged forgiveness.
2. Fig. to beg someone's mercy, forgiveness, blessing, etc. I bandy myself at your anxiety and beg for your blessing. I love you sincerely, Jane. I bandy myself at your anxiety and anticipate your command. I'm your slave!Learn more: feet, throw

throw yourself at somebody’s ˈfeet

ask for somebody to help, assure or absolve you: He threw himself at her anxiety and asked her forgiveness.Learn more: feet, throw

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