put someone to the sword

US /pʊt ˈsʌmˌwʌn tu ðə sɔrd/
UK /pʊt ˈsʌmˌwʌn tu ðə sɔrd/
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passer au fil de l'épée, tuer par l'épée

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.
L'armée envahissante menaçait de passer tout le village au fil de l'épée.
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In ancient times, defeated enemies were often put to the sword.
Dans les temps anciens, les ennemis vaincus étaient souvent passés au fil de l'épée.
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