Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
throw yourself on someone's mercy
phrase
/θroʊ jɔːrˈsɛlf ɒn ˈsʌmwʌnz ˈmɜrsi/
Definition
To submit to someone’s compassion or forgiveness, often after being in a difficult situation.
Examples
- After realizing his error, he decided to throw himself on his boss’s mercy, hoping for a second chance.
- She knew she had messed up, so she threw herself on her mother’s mercy, asking for understanding and forgiveness.
- In the end, he had no choice but to throw himself on the judge’s mercy, appealing for a lighter sentence.
Meaning
To put yourself in a position where you rely on another person’s kind feelings or forgiveness, usually after making a mistake or being in trouble.
Synonyms
- submit to someone’s mercy
- rely on compassion
- appeal for forgiveness
