take a knee
idiomPart ofknee
take a knee — idiom
1. to kneel on one knee, either as a gesture of protest or respect, or to pause dur
1.idiom
Definition
to kneel on one knee, either as a gesture of protest or respect, or to pause during a sporting event
Example
The players took a knee during the national anthem to protest racial injustice.
The coach told the injured player to take a knee until the pain passed.