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
- you cannot escape the consequence of your actions
- 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