have pity on (one)

have pity on (one)

To act compassionately or with sympathy toward one. Please, have pity on me, I don't want to die! The three spirits taught Scrooge how to have pity on his fellow man.See also: have, on, pity

have pity on someone (or an animal)

to have compassion toward someone or an animal. Please! Have pity on us. Let us come in!See also: have, on, pity