throw oneself on the mercy of (someone)

: to propel through the air by a forward motion of the hand and arm

: to propel through the air in any manner

: pitch

: an act of throwing, hurling, or flinging

: an act of throwing dice

: the number thrown with a cast of dice

: a person's self : one's own self

: one's normal, healthy, or sane condition or self

: compassion or forbearance (see forbearance 1) shown especially to an offender or to one subject to one's power

: imprisonment rather than death imposed as penalty for first-degree murder

: a blessing that is an act of divine favor or compassion

: some person : somebody