may God have mercy on your soul

Meaning

Interjection

• you cannot escape the consequence of your actions
• you are finished; nothing can save you

Related

Similar words

• the chickens come home to roost

Origin

• 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.