at someone's feet, be



at someone's feet, be

Also, sit at someone's feet. Be enchanted or fascinated by someone, as in Dozens of boys are at her feet, or Bill sat at his mentor's feet for nearly three years, but he gradually became disillusioned and left the university . [Early 1700s] For a quite different meaning, see under one's feet.

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Paulos-Biblical Greek
Raghnaid-Scottish
FestusFES-təs (English)Ancient Roman, Biblical Latin, Biblical
Suk-Jasook-jahKorean
Jacobusyah-KO-bus (Dutch)Dutch, Late Roman
Ercan-Turkish