go weak in the knees



go weak in the knees

To become unsteady or flustered due to having a strong emotional reaction to someone or something. Hearing the news of my father's sudden death, I went weak in the knees and could barely remain standing. Just thinking about Samantha makes me go weak in the knees.
See also: knee, weak

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Magee[mə'gi:]
DawnDAWNEnglish
Jimenohee-ME-noSpanish (Rare)
Kayin (1)-Western African, Yoruba
CaileighKAY-leeEnglish (Rare)
Aksel-Danish, Norwegian