At your mercy Meaning in English
expression
ˈæt/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈmɝsi
AT yur MER-see or AT yor MER-see
ˈæt/ /jˈɔː/ /mˈɜːsi
AT yaw MER-see
Definition
If someone is "at your mercy," you have complete power or control over them, so they must accept whatever you decide.
Usage & Nuances
Usually slightly formal or dramatic, often used when someone is in a vulnerable or powerless position. Can be literal or figurative. Common with 'at his/her/their mercy' to talk about situations or people having all the control.
Spanish: a tu mercedPortuguese (BR): à sua mercêPortuguese (PT): à tua mercêChinese (Simplified): 任由你摆布Chinese (Traditional): 任由你擺布Hindi: तुम्हारी दया परArabic: تحت رحمتكBengali: আপনার করুণায় - আপনার হাতে নিয়ন্ত্রিতRussian: твоей милости - в твоей властиJapanese: あなたの思いのまま - あなたの支配下Vietnamese: dưới quyền của bạn - tùy ý bạnKorean: 네 자비에 달려 있다 - 네 손에 달려 있다Turkish: merhametine kalmak - insafına kalmakUrdu: آپ کے رحم و کرم پرIndonesian: di bawah kekuasaanmu - dalam kendalimu
Example Sentences
The captured bird was at your mercy.
basic
After losing the game, I was at your mercy.
basic
The puppy sat quietly, at your mercy.
basic
I'm totally at your mercy—just tell me what to do next.
natural
When the power went out, we were at your mercy to fix it.
natural
After the accident, I felt completely at your mercy in the hospital.
natural