bend the knee

Etymology
From the medieval European practice of genuflecting to show respect for a superior. Popularized by its use on the television series  (2011-2019).

Verb

 * 1)  To swear fealty or allegiance to another person.
 * 2)  To submit to or show reverence toward a divine power.
 * 3)  To show undue deference, obedience, or support for someone or something.
 * 1)  To submit to or show reverence toward a divine power.
 * 2)  To show undue deference, obedience, or support for someone or something.
 * 1)  To submit to or show reverence toward a divine power.
 * 2)  To show undue deference, obedience, or support for someone or something.
 * 1)  To show undue deference, obedience, or support for someone or something.
 * 1)  To show undue deference, obedience, or support for someone or something.
 * 1)  To show undue deference, obedience, or support for someone or something.
 * 1)  To show undue deference, obedience, or support for someone or something.

Translations

 * Catalan: ,
 * Chinese:
 * Mandarin:
 * Dutch:
 * Finnish:
 * French:, se soumettre
 * Greek:
 * Ancient: γόνυ κάμπτω
 * Japanese: 膝を屈する
 * Polish: iść na pasku