Meaning Of The Word Weak-kneed

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weak-kneed
adjective: If you describe someone as weak-kneed, you mean that they are unable or unwilling to do anything because they are influenced by a strong emotion such as fear.

weak-kneed in American English
having weak knees
adjective: yielding readily to opposition, pressure, intimidation, etc

weak-kneed in British English
adjective: yielding readily to force, persuasion, intimidation, etc

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