mere mortal

mere mortal

A human, and therefore capable of mistakes. The phrase emphasizes someone's humanity and fallibility. I have to make my expectations more realistic and realize that she's a mere mortal. Presidents are bound to make mistakes—they're mere mortals, just like the rest of us.
See also: mere, mortal
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • mere
  • mortal
  • word to the wise
  • word to the wise, a
  • a word to the wise
  • business is business
  • better left unsaid
  • according to Gunter
  • cover
  • all for one, and one for all
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E Michael goddess-style dress, right, was considerably more wearable for mere mortals, while the turqoise accessories and relaxed plaits give the ensemble a cool, quirky edge.
E Michael goddess-style dress, near left, ably more wearable for mere mortals, while the turqoise accessories and relaxed plaits give the ensemble a cool, quirky edge.
That said, where mere mortals are concerned, we are filing the look under don't try this at home.
Many mere mortals struggle away with the basics of golf, slowly improving their game while enjoying their chosen sport as best they can.
GOOD to know that it's not just us mere mortals who embarrass ourselves in front of people.
Database design for mere mortals; a hands-on guide to relational database design, 3d ed.
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I understand that these people have to make a living but do they have to abide by the same laws as us mere mortals or can they do what they like.
No, those are left to mere mortals like the Soderlings and the Berdychs.
SUNDAY SERMON "What are human beings, that you think of them; mere mortals, that you care for them?" - Psalm 8:4 (New International Version) WHY are we the object of God's love and care?