kiss the hem of (someone's) garment

To express one's respect, fealty, awe, subjection, or reverence to someone else. You're a man of great power and influence, sir. If you kiss the hem of this fool's garment, it could have serious global repercussions.

See also: garment, hem, kiss, of

See also:

garment
kiss (someone's) hem
kiss (someone's) ring
robe
touch (someone's) hem
touch (someone's) robe
touch the hem of (someone's) garment
touch the hem of (someone's) robe
fall on (one's) knees
fall on knees

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