At your/somebody’s pleasure

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Power Dynamics

This phrase often implies a power imbalance, where one person has control over another.

You'll work here at my pleasure, and I can let you go at any time.

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Implicit Threat

Sometimes used to subtly express a threat or warning in a polite manner.

You may hold that position at the board's pleasure, so tread carefully.

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Legal Context

Frequently found in legal or contract language, indicating conditional rights or privileges.

The license is granted at the authority’s pleasure and may be revoked.