Meaning of the word "put someone to the sword" in English
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put someone to the sword
US /pʊt ˈsʌmˌwʌn tu ðə sɔrd/
UK /pʊt ˈsʌmˌwʌn tu ðə sɔrd/
Idiom
1.
to kill someone, especially with a sword or other sharp weapon
Example:
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The invading army threatened to put the entire village to the sword.
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In ancient times, defeated enemies were often put to the sword.
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