B2 — Intermedio alto❤️ Amor y familia
Essere in balia di qualcuno
To be at someone's mercy
Traducción literal
"To be at the mercy of someone"
Qué significa
To be at someone's mercy; to be dominated by a partner. Used when someone is so in love or so dominated that they have lost their independence. Can imply admiration, concern, or criticism depending on context.
Ejemplo en contexto
"È completamente in balia di lei — fa tutto quello che lei vuole."
"He is completely at her mercy — he does everything she wants."
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