Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
be on one's hands and knees
idiom
/bi ɒn wʌnz hændz ənd niːz/
Definition
To be in a position where one is kneeling or crawling, often moving forward on hands and knees.
Examples
- After the puppy made a mess, I had to be on my hands and knees to clean it up.
- He was on his hands and knees searching for his lost ring beneath the couch.
- During the game, she found herself on her hands and knees trying to chase after the ball.
Meaning
This phrase is often used to describe a position of humility, desperation, or doing a task that requires getting low to the ground.
Synonyms
- crawl
- kneel
- get down
