throw oneself at the mercy of the court
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Пример использования идиомы throw oneself at the mercy of the court:
Saying that he was sorry for what he had done, the man threw himself at the mercy of the court.
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Другие идиомы:
- throw away a chance or opportunity
- throw (someone) to the lions
- throw the baby out with the bathwater
- throw off (someone)
- contempt of court
- throw oneself at (someone's) feet
- throw (someone) for a loss
- throw one's hat into the ring
- throw (someone) a curve
- throw (someone)
- throw down the gauntlet
- throw together (people)
- throw (someone's) name around
- throw up one's hands (in defeat)
- throw one's hands up in despair