on bended knee

on bended knee
phrasal
: kneeling or as if kneeling in supplication

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I on bended knee (or knees)
kneeling, esp. when pleading or showing great respect
II on bended knee(s)
kneeling, esp. in entreaty or worship

did he propose on bended knee?

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on bended knee (also on bended knees)
: in a kneeling position : in the position of someone who is kneeling on one knee

He proposed to her on bended knee. = He got down on bended knee and proposed to her.

— sometimes used figuratively

He was forced to ask for their help on bended knee. [=he was forced to beg for their help; he was forced to ask for their help in a very humble way]

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Main Entry:bend

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