Questions about example sentences with, and the definition and usage of "Knee"
The meaning of "Knee" in various phrases and sentences
Q:
O que significa knee jerk or kneejerk?
A:
A knee jerk response is a response to a situation that made without thinking, as if by reflex.
Q:
O que significa 'my knees are knocking'?
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It's an expression that means you're so nervous that your knees are shaking.
Q:
O que significa I'm down on my knees?
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Normally, I'm begging. I am on my knees like I am praying or begging.
Q:
O que significa I knew it from my knees?
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I've not heard of this either. However, English expressions (idioms) can be very localised. So an expression that is used in, for example, Cornwall in the south of England, might be as confusing to us in the north of England as it is to you in China!
Q:
O que significa I'm on my knees?
A:
Like this
Example sentences using "Knee"
Q:
Mostra-me frases de exemplo com Knee slapping, knees slapper .
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"A knee slapper" is a joke:
"Wow, that was a real knee-slapper".
"Diego told a real knee-slapper!"
"Want to hear a knee-slapper? Two ducks go into a bar ..."
It's often used sarcastically (eg. actually it wasn't funny at all), it depends on the tone of course.
I would never say "knee slapping" and it sounds kinda sexual ;)
"Wow, that was a real knee-slapper".
"Diego told a real knee-slapper!"
"Want to hear a knee-slapper? Two ducks go into a bar ..."
It's often used sarcastically (eg. actually it wasn't funny at all), it depends on the tone of course.
I would never say "knee slapping" and it sounds kinda sexual ;)
Q:
Mostra-me frases de exemplo com "give out (like my knees gave out)" and "go out (my knees went out)".
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Nowadays I can barely stand. Every time my knees give out I'm reminded of how old I am.
I didn't realize how hungry I was until I was walking through the house and my knees gave out.
I was so sleepy I couldn't walk up the stairs. I was afraid my knees would give out.
I didn't realize how hungry I was until I was walking through the house and my knees gave out.
I was so sleepy I couldn't walk up the stairs. I was afraid my knees would give out.
Q:
Mostra-me frases de exemplo com weak at the knees.
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"He made me weak at the knees."
Q:
Mostra-me frases de exemplo com on its knees.
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You usually say down on his/her knees which can be associated with begging or being weak/beaten.
Ex. 1: The man was down on his knees, begging her for one more chance.
Ex. 2: when the wrestler delivered his last punch, his opponent fell to his knees.
Ex. 1: The man was down on his knees, begging her for one more chance.
Ex. 2: when the wrestler delivered his last punch, his opponent fell to his knees.
Q:
Mostra-me frases de exemplo com knee jerk.
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A "knee jerk" reaction is a reaction you have automatically, by instinct.
Synonyms of "Knee" and their differences
Q:
Qual é a diferença entre Can you put off that knee surgery? e Can you put that knee surgery off ? ?
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No difference as context remains the same. You could say either examples and to the listener it makes no difference in the context or intention in the sentence.
Q:
Qual é a diferença entre "knee jerk reaction" e "reflex" ?
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I've never heard the first one be used but "knee jerk reaction" is something you do from reflex. Pulling back your hand when you touch something hot is also a reflex.
Q:
Qual é a diferença entre knee socks e stocking ?
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Knee sock are socks that go up to or over your knees. Stockings are usually like a pair "pants", but thin and worn under your clothes, or they are seperate and go up to your thighs. they're very thin and usually see through, and they have just a little bit of color.
Q:
Qual é a diferença entre " I heard she injured her knee in a tournament last week. " e " I heard that she injured her knee in a tournament last week. " ?
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@pfeatherc: The second sentence is more formal. Other than that, there is no real difference and both are acceptable.
Q:
Qual é a diferença entre knee e lap ?
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@t3naya: A cat is sleeping my lap.
↑Is my English correct?
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Translations of "Knee"
Q:
Como é que se diz isto em Inglês (EUA)? I fell on my knees beside her.
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Como é que se diz isto em Inglês (RU)? When you grazed the knee or cut the finger, later this area is covered by crust (I'm not sure about this word). And you shouldn't scratch it because blood will go and it won't heal for a long time. How do you call these dry grazes, cuts, wounds?
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When you graze the knee or cut the finger, and later this area is covered by a full crust - we call this a 'scab'.
When the crust is very light and does not cover the full area, we call this 'grazed'.
I have a scab on my knee
I have grazed my knee
When you graze the knee or cut the finger, and later this area is covered by a full crust - we call this a 'scab'.
When the crust is very light and does not cover the full area, we call this 'grazed'.
I have a scab on my knee
I have grazed my knee
Q:
Como é que se diz isto em Inglês (EUA)? Bring you to your knees or Bring to on your knees
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Q:
Como é que se diz isto em Inglês (EUA)? she poped her knee.
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@CathyRiho she could mean an Injury but its different from dislocated, it's a medical thing so it's hard to explain
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Como é que se diz isto em Inglês (EUA)? nice and knees
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Other questions about "Knee"
Q:
膝に水がたまって腫れています。
Your knee is swelled with water accumulated inside. soa natural?
Your knee is swelled with water accumulated inside. soa natural?
A:
I would phrase it as " Water has accumulated in your knee causing it to swell."
Q:
Unfortunately, i broke my knee bone and I couldn't practice Hapkido any more before I got interested in it.
so I decided to start a new one.
Then my mom recommend boxing. This is the story how I start boxing. soa natural?
so I decided to start a new one.
Then my mom recommend boxing. This is the story how I start boxing. soa natural?
A:
omit the word "bone"
Unfortunately, i broke my knee and i couldn't practice Hapkido anymore which i don't have much interests. I decided to start boxing which my mom recommended which i am enjoying now 😁
Unfortunately, i broke my knee and i couldn't practice Hapkido anymore which i don't have much interests. I decided to start boxing which my mom recommended which i am enjoying now 😁
Q:
Pick your knees up
Does this mean "raise your knees up"?
Does this mean "raise your knees up"?
A:
basically, yep!
Q:
What does "take a knee" mean here? Does the authou dream of taking a break in his work to watch the entire NFL season?
A:
Good question! This is another common phrase that really only makes sense if you understand the history of the phrase. So "on your own time" comes from employers telling employees not to slack off at work.
examples
"you can go on Facebook at home, on your own time"
The author is saying that since he won't be watching, the players and owners can complain and waste their own time rather than his.
examples
"you can go on Facebook at home, on your own time"
The author is saying that since he won't be watching, the players and owners can complain and waste their own time rather than his.
Q:
I hurt my knee in cycling.
When I rode bicycle last week. I was getting hurt in my knee on my way home.
Somehow , I could back to home.
I was lucky. soa natural?
When I rode bicycle last week. I was getting hurt in my knee on my way home.
Somehow , I could back to home.
I was lucky. soa natural?
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"When I rode my bike last week, I hurt my knee on the way home. Somehow, I got home. I was lucky."
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