Lay at feet In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "lay at feet", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

Jimmy Hung

2021-09-26 02:09

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lay (something) at the feet of (someone)

Lay (something) at (one's) feet verb phrase

To put something on the ground in front of someone

The dog laid the wallet I had dropped at my feet. What a smart dog!

To make someone responsible for something

He lost my favorite book, so I would lay it at his feet.

You can't lay this matter at my feet. It's not my fault.

The verb "lay" should be conjugated according to its tense.

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