What does "at the feet of" mean?

Located physically near or beside someone's feet; at the base of a person or object.

How is "at the feet of" used in a sentence?

Our hero goes to the city to make his fortune to lay at the feet of his lady.

at the feet of — meaning & examples

Language: en

Meanings:

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- Located physically near or beside someone's feet; at the base of a person or object.
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- The dog was lying at the feet of its owner, patiently waiting for a walk.
  El perro estaba acostado a los pies de su dueño, esperando pacientemente para salir a pasear.
- She placed the heavy bags at the feet of the chair before sitting down to rest.
  Ella colocó las bolsas pesadas a los pies de la silla antes de sentarse a descansar.
- At the feet of the statue, tourists often leave flowers as a sign of respect.
  A los pies de la estatua, los turistas a menudo dejan flores como señal de respeto.
- The child sat quietly at the feet of her grandmother, listening to stories from long ago.
  La niña se sentó en silencio a los pies de su abuela, escuchando historias de antaño.
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- In a posture of submission, homage, or reverence toward someone; figuratively to show deference or worship.
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- He knelt at the feet of the elder, seeking forgiveness for his mistakes.
  Se arrodilló a los pies del anciano, buscando perdón por sus errores.
- The students gathered at the feet of their mentor to absorb every word of wisdom.
  Los estudiantes se reunieron a los pies de su mentor para absorber cada palabra de sabiduría.
- In ceremonies, the knight pledged loyalty at the feet of the king in a solemn vow.
  En las ceremonias, el caballero juró lealtad a los pies del rey en un solemne voto.
- She always placed her offerings at the feet of the shrine as a sign of devotion.
  Ella siempre colocaba sus ofrendas a los pies del santuario como señal de devoción.
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- Placed on or near the ground at the foot of something (e.g., a statue, altar, or throne).
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- They left wreaths at the feet of the memorial to honor the fallen soldiers.
  Dejaron coronas a los pies del memorial para honrar a los soldados caídos.
- The pilgrims placed candles at the feet of the altar during the religious festival.
  Los peregrinos colocaron velas a los pies del altar durante el festival religioso.
- She sat at the feet of the statue, reflecting on the history it represented.
  Ella se sentó a los pies de la estatua, reflexionando sobre la historia que representaba.
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- To seek favor, instruction, or approval from someone regarded as superior or authoritative.
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- They left wreaths at the feet of the memorial to honor the fallen soldiers.
  Dejaron coronas a los pies del memorial para honrar a los soldados caídos.
- The pilgrims placed candles at the feet of the altar during the religious festival.
  Los peregrinos colocaron velas a los pies del altar durante el festival religioso.
- She sat at the feet of the statue, reflecting on the history it represented.
  Ella se sentó a los pies de la estatua, reflexionando sobre la historia que representaba.

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EN: Our hero goes to the city to make his fortune to lay at the feet of his lady.
ES: Nuestro héroe parte tras su amada.
EN: That's his table, the one at the feet of Dante.
ES: Ésa es su mesa, a los pies del Dante.
EN: Kharis broke into the altar room to steal the secret of eternal life... from its hiding place at the feet of Isis, the goddess.
ES: Kharis entró en el cuarto del altar para robar el secreto de la vida eterna... de donde estaba escondido, a los pies de Isis, la diosa.
EN: They came to peck at the feet of passers-by.
ES: Venían a picotear a los pies de los transeúntes.
EN: Yes, it's true. We saw him rushing to kneel at the feet of the victim.
ES: Es cierto que le vimos acudir y arrodillarse al pie de la víctima.
EN: He's a Mussolini-spawned Dago. Who wants to grovel at the feet of the exploited of his own people.
ES: Es un lacayo de Mussolini que quiere explotar a su propia gente.
EN: They drag him into the throne room and fling him at the feet of the caliph.
ES: Le arrastran a la sala del trono y lo tiran a los pies del califa.
EN: And the next morning, in the presence of Ney, 33,000 prisoners parade and deposit their arms at the feet of the Emperor, along with 40 standards and 60 cannon.
ES: Y la mañana siguiente, en presencia de Ney, 33.000 prisioneros desfilan y depositan sus armas a los pies del Emperador, junto a 40 estandartes y 60 cañones.
EN: I remember buying roses and magnolias to make a bouquet to place at the feet of my favourite icon.
ES: Recuerdo que compré rosas y magnolias, para hacer un "bouquet" para poner al pie de mi icono favorito.
EN: But he hoards his glory like a miser, while we sit at the feet of Aristotle and learn of great wonders of science, of mathematics and of logic.
ES: Pero acapara la gloria como un avaro y nosotros aquí, con Aristóteles, aprendiendo las maravillas de la ciencia y de la lógica.
EN: Then why aren't you kneeling at the feet of a princess?
ES: Entonces ¿por qué no te arrodillas a los pies de una princesa?
EN: "at the feet of the dark lassie..."
ES: "a los pies de la jovencita oscura... "
EN: Now, Sir Austin, where were you when, in a drunken stupor, you flung your wallet at the feet of Nora Selmer?
ES: Veamos, sir Austin, ¿dónde estuvo cuándo, en estado de ebriedad, tiró su cartera a los pies de Nora Selmer?
EN: It isn't everyday that two British officers prostrate themselves at the feet of a poor border chieftain.
ES: No todos los días dos oficiales ingleses... se postran a los pies de un pobre caudillo de frontera.
EN: Do you imagine I'd throw myself at the feet of some barkeep?
ES: ¿Te gustaría verme suplicando a los pies de un tabernero?
EN: Our hero goes to the city to make his fortune to lay at the feet of his lady.
ES: Nuestro héroe parte tras su amada.
EN: That's his table, the one at the feet of Dante.
ES: Ésa es su mesa, a los pies del Dante.
EN: Kharis broke into the altar room to steal the secret of eternal life... from its hiding place at the feet of Isis, the goddess.
ES: Kharis entró en el cuarto del altar para robar el secreto de la vida eterna... de donde estaba escondido, a los pies de Isis, la diosa.
EN: Now, Sir Austin, where were you when, in a drunken stupor, you flung your wallet at the feet of Nora Selmer?
ES: Veamos, sir Austin, ¿dónde estuvo cuándo, en estado de ebriedad, tiró su cartera a los pies de Nora Selmer?
EN: It isn't everyday that two British officers prostrate themselves at the feet of a poor border chieftain.
ES: No todos los días dos oficiales ingleses... se postran a los pies de un pobre caudillo de frontera.
EN: Do you imagine I'd throw myself at the feet of some barkeep?
ES: ¿Te gustaría verme suplicando a los pies de un tabernero?

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