at the feet of
English
WOTD – 5 February 2011
Pronunciation
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Preposition
- (idiomatic) As a disciple, student, subordinate or worshiper of.
- Acts 22:3, Holy Bible, English Standard Version:
- I am a Jew, born in Tarsus in Cilicia, but brought up in this city, educated at the feet of Gamaliel according to the strict manner of the law of our fathers, being zealous for God as all of you are this day.
- Acts 22:3, Holy Bible, English Standard Version:
- As being the work or responsibility of; attributed to.
- 2018 Winning Play: Outnumbered Fear the Fin
- 2018 Stacey Abrams campaign: 'This falls at the feet of Brian Kemp' Washington Post
- the resulting St. Louis 3-on-1 should be placed at the feet of the San Jose forwards
- Used other than with a figurative or idiomatic meaning: Situated near the feet of.
Translations
very devoted to
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very near to
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