лежа по очи — meaning in English

English meaning

• grovel verb To lie or crawl face-down on the ground, often out of fear or submission.
• prostrate adj Lying flat on the ground, typically face down.

Senses

лежа по очи is used for these senses in English:

• grovel (intransitive) To be prone on the ground.
• prostrate To cause to lie down, to flatten.

grovel — full definition

1. verb To lie or crawl face-down on the ground, often out of fear or submission.
2. verb To act with exaggerated humility or flattery toward someone, especially to win their favor or forgiveness.

prostrate — full definition

1. adj Lying flat on the ground, typically face down.
2. adj Overwhelmed emotionally or physically; utterly exhausted or defeated.
3. verb To throw oneself face down, especially in submission or worship.

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