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throw on/upon mercy

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throw yourself on/upon someone's mercy

to ask someone to help you or to forgive you when you are in a difficult situation. If all else fails, I might throw myself on Sandra's mercy and see if she'll drive me there.

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throw on
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throw on/upon mercy
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