throw oneself at the mercy of the court 成语
throw oneself at the mercy of the court
Idiom(s): throw oneself on the mercy of the court AND throw oneself at the mercy of the court
Theme: LEGAL - COURTROOM
to plead for mercy from a judge in a courtroom.
• Your honor, please believe me, I didn't do it on purpose. I throw myself on the mercy of the court and beg for a light sentence.
• Jane threw herself at the mercy of the court and hoped for the best.
throw oneself at the benevolence of the court
Idiom(s): throw oneself on the benevolence of the cloister AND bandy oneself at the benevolence of the court
Theme: LEGAL - COURTROOM
to appeal for benevolence from a adjudicator in a courtroom.
• Your honor, amuse accept me, I didn't do it on purpose. I bandy myself on the benevolence of the cloister and beg for a ablaze sentence.
• Jane threw herself at the benevolence of the cloister and hoped for the best.
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