Collocations for "mercy"
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word "mercy" in context.
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mercy
ⓘMost examples are given in US English. We have labeled exceptions as UK.n
- need to show (him) a [bit of, little] mercy
- showed the [enemy, challenger, rival] (no) mercy
- showed no mercy (whatsoever) to the [enemy]
- [a fighter, an adversary] with no mercy
- [beg, plead, ask] for mercy
- until he [begged] for mercy
- show mercy to [others, all, those who]
- pray to [the Lord, God] for mercy
- [Lord] have mercy on [them, their souls]
- seeking divine mercy
- was a mercy they [weren't hurt, came off unharmed]
- is at the mercy of the [storm, hurricane, elements]
- were at the mercy of their [captors, enemy]
- perform (small) mercies for [friends, neighbors, relatives]
- was a mercy killing
'mercy' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):