Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
beg-on-bended-knee
idiom
/bɛɡ ɒn ˈbɛndɪd niː/
Definition
To plead or request something earnestly and humbly, often in a way that suggests deep respect or desperation.
Examples
- He had to beg on bended knee for forgiveness after the argument.
- She approached her boss to beg on bended knee for a second chance at the project.
Meaning
This phrase evokes an image of someone physically kneeling as a sign of submission or sincerity when asking for something they desire. It often implies that the request is significant and made with serious emotion.
Synonyms
- plead earnestly
- entreat
- implore
