go down on (one's) knees

go down on (one's) knees

Literally, to kneel down. The priest finished speaking, and the congregation went down on their knees.

See also: down, go, knee, on

go down on one's knees

to kneel down. The people went down on their knees and prayed. Larry went down on his knees and asked for forgiveness.

See also: down, go, knee, on