put someone to the sword

US /pʊt ˈsʌmˌwʌn tu ðə sɔrd/
UK /pʊt ˈsʌmˌwʌn tu ðə sɔrd/
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mit dem Schwert töten, niedermetzeln

to kill someone, especially with a sword or other sharp weapon

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The invading army threatened to put the entire village to the sword.
Die einfallende Armee drohte, das gesamte Dorf mit dem Schwert zu töten.
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In ancient times, defeated enemies were often put to the sword.
In alten Zeiten wurden besiegte Feinde oft mit dem Schwert getötet.
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