Rechercher
to put somebody to the sword
01
to use a sword in order to murder or execute someone
Idiom
InformalWhat is the origin of the idiom "put someone to the sword" and when to use it?
The idiom "put someone to the sword" has its origins in medieval warfare and historical contexts. It has been used to describe the act of taking the life of an enemy, prisoner, or adversary in a deadly confrontation.
Example
After the battle, the victorious army put the captured enemy soldiers to the sword.
In the heat of the rebellion, the insurgents put the king's supporters to the sword.
The brutal conqueror ordered his troops to put the entire village to the sword as an act of retribution.
Mots Proches
