English
Verb
to have mercy
- 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.
Interjection
- Command asking someone to show mercy or compassion, or to stop inflicting punishment or a barrage.
#: Please have mercy on him; he can't fight back.
Usage notes
- The phrase have mercy was a popular catchphrase for the character Uncle Jesse (John Stamos) on the television series "Full House."
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