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At your/somebody’s pleasure

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This phrase often implies a power imbalance, where one person has control over another. SlideYou'll work here at my pleasure, and I can let you go at any time.
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Sometimes used to subtly express a threat or warning in a polite manner. SlideYou may hold that position at the board's pleasure, so tread carefully.
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Frequently found in legal or contract language, indicating conditional rights or privileges. SlideThe license is granted at the authority’s pleasure and may be revoked.