at the feet of

English

WOTD – 5 February 2011

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at the feet of

  1. (idiomatic) As a disciple, student, subordinate or worshiper of.
    • Acts 22:3, Holy Bible, English Standard Version:
      I am a Jew, born in Tarsus in Cilicia, but brought up in this city, educated at the feet of Gamaliel according to the strict manner of the law of our fathers, being zealous for God as all of you are this day.
  2. As being the work or responsibility of; attributed to.
  3. Used other than with a figurative or idiomatic meaning: Situated near the feet of.

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