mere mortal

A human, and therefore capable of mistakes. The phrase emphasizes someone's humanity and fallibility. I have to make my expectations more realistic and realize that she's a mere mortal. Presidents are bound to make mistakes—they're mere mortals, just like the rest of us.

See also: mere, mortal

See also:

mere
word to the wise
word to the wise, a
a word to the wise
business is business
according to Gunter
all for one, and one for all
one for all, (and) all for one
grab someone by the throat
grab someone/something by the throat

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