Ч55
БИТЬ (УДАРИТЬ/УДАРИТЬ) ЧЕЛОМ
obs, now used in stylized speech
VPsubj:
human 1. - (кому) to bow respectfully when greeting s.o. (often as a sign of deference, subordination)
X бил челом Y-y = X bowed low to Y
X bowed humbly before Y.
2. - кому to request sth. respectfully and deferentially
X бил челом Y-y - X humbly implored (begged) Y
X asked Y most humblyX made (a) humble petition to Y.
3. \Ч-55\Ч-55 (кому) на кого to complain to s.o. (in a position of authority) about another person's wrongdoings
X челом бил Y-y на Z-a = X made humble petition to Y against Z
X lodged a complaint (to Y) against Z.
4. - кому за что to express profound gratitude
X бил челом Y-y X bowed low (bowed down) to Y in gratitude
X offered Y humble thanks.
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Ч56 →← Ч54