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单词 may God have mercy on your soul
释义

may God have mercy on your soul

English

Etymology

Originated in beth din courts in ancient Israel to show that God has the highest authority. It was later spread to England as a prayer for a criminal who was sentenced to death, and then the British Empire to indicate a death penalty.

Interjection

May God have mercy on your soul

  1. you cannot escape the consequence of your actions
  2. you are finished; nothing can save you

Alternative forms

  • may God have mercy upon your soul

Synonyms

  • the chickens come home to roost
  • See also Thesaurus:die
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