cut someone off at the knees en · VERB
Meanings
- To abruptly thwart someone, shut them down, or put them in their place.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| cut someone off at the knees | Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| cut someone off at the knees | Tense=Past | lexicographic | |
| cutting someone off at the knees | Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| cuts someone off at the knees | Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres | lexicographic | |
| cut someone off at their knees | alternative | lexicographic |