down on one's knees

Phrase

Begging or pleading for something desperately.

Japanese Meaning

必死に懇願する、切実に何かを乞う / 絶望的なまでに物乞いをする

The words 'down on one's knees' captured the image of someone begging desperately for forgiveness.

「ひざまずく」という表現は、必死に許しを乞う人の姿を想起させた。

Sense（1）

Begging or pleading for something desperately.