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Значение идиомы throw oneself at someone’s feet
[throw oneself at someone’s feet] {v. phr.} To make a publicdisplay of serving, loving, or worshipping someone.
When Arthurbecame king, almost all of the nobles threw themselves at his feet andpromised to obey and serve him.
When the new girl entered school, several boys threw themselves at her feet.
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