Example sentences of "throw myself on " in BNC.
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| 1 | I threw myself on top of the wheelbarrow to hold it down as he passed . |
| 2 | I almost threw myself on him . |
| 3 | Finally I decided to decline politely and throw myself on the mercy of an acquaintance instead . ’ |
| 4 | ‘ With one bound I would throw myself on the large white bearskin , which I adored , and cover its great head with kisses . ’ |
| 5 | I said miserably , throwing myself on the cab-driver 's mercy : |
| 6 | Looking back I realise that , if there ever was a moment when I might have quit , admitted defeat and abandoned the Cathedral to throw myself on the mercy of school , home or child guidance clinic , this was that moment . |
| 7 | You 're so sweet I just wanted to throw myself on your mercy and beg you to help me . |