English Explanatory Dictionary

may God have mercy on your soul

English dictionary entry

Meanings

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

Word forms

may God have mercy on your soul may God have mercy upon your soul

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.

Synonyms

the chickens come home to roost
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