used in expressions of surprise or fear:‘Mercy me!’ uttered Mrs Diggory
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Universal
compassion or forgiveness shown towards someone whom it is within one’s power to punish or harm:the boy was screaming and begging for mercy [count noun]:the mercies of God
[count noun] an event to be grateful for, because it prevents something unpleasant or provides relief from suffering:his death was in a way a mercy
[as modifier] (especially of a journey or mission) performed out of a desire to relieve suffering:mercy missions to refugees caught up in the fighting
at the mercy of
completely in the power of:consumers were at the mercy of every rogue in the marketplace
be thankful (or grateful) for small mercies
be relieved that an unpleasant situation is alleviated by minor advantages:none of the men gave her a second glance, and she wondered wryly whether to be thankful for small mercies
have mercy on (or upon)
show compassion or forgiveness to:may the Lord have mercy on her soulhave mercy on the player and give him plenty of rests
leave someone/thing to the mercy of
leave someone or something exposed to probable danger or harm:the forest is left to the mercy of the loggers
throw oneself on someone's mercy
intentionally place oneself in a situation in which one must rely on someone else to be compassionate or lenient towards one:she was tempted to go back and throw herself on the mercy of the landladyon this occasion we’ll have to throw ourselves on the mercy of the court
