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At the mercy of somebody/something

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Implies Helplessness

Suggests being unable to change the situation or escape from it.

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Without electricity, we were at the mercy of the cold night.
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Negative Situations

Often used when the situation is harmful or undesirable.

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The sailors were at the mercy of the storm.
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Lack of Control

Highlights the absence of influence over the outcome.

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Patients awaiting transplants are at the mercy of donor availability.
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