put someone to the sword
US /pʊt ˈsʌmˌwʌn tu ðə sɔrd/
UK /pʊt ˈsʌmˌwʌn tu ðə sɔrd/
1.
칼로 죽이다, 학살하다
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.
침략군은 마을 전체를 칼로 죽이겠다고 위협했다.
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In ancient times, defeated enemies were often put to the sword.
고대에는 패배한 적들이 종종 칼로 죽임을 당했다.