fall at (one's) feet

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fall at (one's) feet

To lay before someone in reverence or submission. In my dream, I fell at Mother Mary's feet, weeping. That world leader still expects everyone to fall at his feet, in spite of all the atrocious actions he's taken. I know I could advance my career by falling at Philip's feet, but I refuse because he's such a boor.
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