bend the knee

== English == === Etymology === Calque of Latin genūflectō. Popularized by its use on the television series Game of Thrones (2011-2019). === Pronunciation === === Verb === bend the knee (third-person singular simple present bends the knee, present participle bending the knee, simple past and past participle bent the knee) (idiomatic) To swear fealty or allegiance to another person. For more quotations using this term, see Citations:bend the knee. (idiomatic) To submit to or show reverence toward a divine power. For more quotations using this term, see Citations:bend the knee. (idiomatic, by extension) To show undue deference, obedience, or support for someone or something. For more quotations using this term, see Citations:bend the knee. ==== Translations ====