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Definition at the mercy of in British English

at the mercy of phrase

phrase
1

in a situation that is controlled by someone or something with the power to harm you

Example

Workers are entirely at the mercy of dishonest employers.

Synonyms and related words
unprotected vulnerable at risk
Definition at the mercy of in British English