to put somebody to the sword

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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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.
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