At someone’s mercy
see: at the mercy of
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- At someone's service
an act of helpful activity; help; aid: to do someone a service. the supplying or supplier of utilities or commodities, as water, electricity, or gas, required or demanded by the public. the providing or a provider of accommodation and activities required by the public, as maintenance, repair, etc.: The manufacturer guarantees service and parts. the […]
- At stake
something that is wagered in a game, race, or contest. a monetary or commercial interest, investment, share, or involvement in something, as in hope of gain: I have a big stake in the success of the firm. a personal or emotional concern, interest, involvement, or share: Parents have a big stake in their children’s happiness. […]
- At-stud
a studhorse or stallion. an establishment, as a farm, in which horses are kept for breeding. a number of horses, usually for racing or hunting, bred or kept by one owner. a male animal, as a bull or ram, kept for breeding. a herd of animals kept for breeding. Slang. a man, especially one who […]
- At sword's point
Also, at swords’ points. Antagonistic, hostile, as in Father and son were at swords’ points. Dating from the days when swords were used to settle quarrels, the idiom today generally signifies only a bitter quarrel.
- Sword
a weapon having various forms but consisting typically of a long, straight or slightly curved blade, sharp-edged on one or both sides, with one end pointed and the other fixed in a hilt or handle. this weapon as the symbol of military power, punitive justice, authority, etc.: The pen is mightier than the sword. a […]