put someone to the sword
US /pʊt ˈsʌmˌwʌn tu ðə sɔrd/
UK /pʊt ˈsʌmˌwʌn tu ðə sɔrd/

1.
kılıçtan geçirmek, öldürmek
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.
İşgalci ordu, tüm köyü kılıçtan geçirmekle tehdit etti.
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In ancient times, defeated enemies were often put to the sword.
Antik çağlarda, yenilen düşmanlar sık sık kılıçtan geçirilirdi.