in one's element. Call Their Mothers ‘Your Mercy’

 

Why Some Colombians Call Their Mothers ‘Your Mercy’

Two centuries after independence from Spain, many Colombians still use “sumercé,” meaning “your mercy,” as an everyday address.

GAIL COLLINS AND BRET STEPHENS

Trump Is in His Element

in one's element

: in a place or situation where one is comfortable and does well.