Sentence examples for have mercy from inspiring English sources

'have mercy' is a perfectly correct and usable phrase in written English.
You might use it as an expression of sympathy, mercy, or kindness. For example: "Have mercy on his soul. He was a good man and deserved better."

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have mercy

verb

To show mercy or compassion; to stop inflicting punishment or a barrage.

  • The mean boss would have mercy on the marginally performing employee, except he was in a foul mood today and decided to say what he really thought of her.

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Lord have mercy".

God, have mercy".

Have mercy on me".

"Have mercy, save me.

Whoa! Have mercy, honey, have mercy, have mercy.

have mercy on me.

"Have mercy!" wrote another.

Have mercy on us.

"God have mercy.

"Have mercy on us," I said.

May God have mercy on our souls.

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