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Meaning of 'Weak at the knees'

What does the saying 'Weak at the knees' mean?

Idiom: Weak at the knees

Meaning:

If people go weak at the knees, they have a powerful emotional reaction to something and feel that they might fall over.
Country: International English | Subject Area: Body and bodily functions | Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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