at the feet of
Learning from humbly
At the feet of means in a position of devoted learning or worship toward someone.
A student sits at the feet of a master, absorbing wisdom.
The phrase evokes the literal posture of disciples gathered before a teacher, and extends to any relationship of reverent admiration: She studied at the feet of the greatest painters of her generation.
- beneathIn a lower position
- underIn a lower position
- prostrateLying fully extended
- bow downBend body in deference
- obeisanceGesture of reverence
below · discipleship · apprentice · devotee · bowing · follower · supplicant · at your service · tutelage · kneeling · mentorship · homage · paying tribute · crouched · deference · veneration · fealty · servility
physical position/elevation
at the feet oftowering over
Being much taller than
above · overhead · looking down on · rising above · risen above