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throw oneself at someone's mercy

throw oneself at someone's mercy (throw oneself at someone's mercy)

Idiom Apology

Signification

to ask for forgiveness and hope for kindness

demander pardon et espérer de la bonté (demander pardon et esperer de la bonte)

Phrases d'exemple

"She threw herself at the teacher’s mercy after missing the deadline."

"Elle s'est jetée à la merci du professeur après avoir manqué la date limite." (Elle s'est jetee a la merci du professeur apres avoir manque la date limite)

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