put somebody to the sword
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Definizione e Significato di "put somebody to the sword"

to put somebody to the sword
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to use a sword in order to murder or execute someone

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What 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.

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