Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
bring-to-ones-knees
Phrase
/brɪŋ tə wʌnz niːz/
Definition
To cause someone to submit, surrender, or be defeated.
Examples
- The fierce storm nearly brought the town to its knees, causing widespread damage.
- After the scandal, the company was brought to its knees financially.
Meaning
The phrase ‘bring to one’s knees’ implies reducing someone to a state of powerlessness or defeat, often after a struggle. It can also mean causing someone to become submissive or vulnerable, either physically or emotionally.
Synonyms
- Subdue
- Overcome
- Conquer
