be at the mercy of

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be at the mercy of something/somebody

to be in a situation in which you cannot do anything to protect yourself from something or someone unpleasant Poor people are increasingly at the mercy of money-lenders. Of course, in a tent, you're at the mercy of the elements.

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be at odds with
be at pains
be at peace with the world
be at sea
be at sixes and sevens
be at the bottom of
be at the end of tether
be at the mercy of
be at the receiving end
be at the wheel
be at wits' end
be au fait with
be away with the fairies
be back in harness
be back on the rails

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