ponerse de rodillas

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ponerse de rodillas(
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An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
intransitive verb phrase
a. to kneel
Mamá, ¿por qué la gente se pone de rodillas para rezar?Mom, why do people kneel to pray?
b. to kneel down
Póngase de rodillas cuando salude al rey.Kneel down when you greet the king.
c. to get down on one's knees
¡No puedo creer que Ismael se puso de rodillas para proponerme matrimonio!I can't believe Ismael got down on his knees to propose!
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