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Shake at the knees vs Knees shake

Both phrases are correct, but they have slightly different meanings. 'Shake at the knees' implies that the shaking is happening specifically at the knees, while 'knees shake' suggests that the knees themselves are shaking. The choice between them depends on the emphasis you want to give in the sentence.

Last updated: March 19, 2024 • 1232 views

Shake at the knees

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to describe a feeling of fear or nervousness that causes one's knees to shake. It emphasizes the location of the shaking at the knees.

Examples:

  • She felt so scared that she began to shake at the knees.
  • The thought of public speaking makes me shake at the knees.
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Alternatives:

  • tremble at the knees
  • quiver at the knees
  • shiver at the knees
  • tremble with fear
  • shake with nerves

Knees shake

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to describe the action of the knees shaking. It puts the focus on the knees themselves shaking.

Examples:

  • Her knees shake whenever she gets nervous.
  • I could see his knees shake as he stood up to speak.
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  • “I choose to stand strong when my knees shake and tears fill my eyes. High-res. “I choose to stand strong when my knees shake and tears fill my eyes.” - Carissa ...
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Alternatives:

  • knees trembling
  • knees quivering
  • knees shivering
  • knees trembling with fear
  • knees shaking with nerves

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