Cut someone off at the knees meaning
What does the saying 'Cut someone off at the knees' mean?
Idiom: Cut someone off at the knees
Meaning:
If you cut someone off at the knees, you humiliate them or force them to do what you want.
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Subject Area: Body and bodily functions |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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