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to put sb to the sword
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döda någon med ett svärd
to use a sword in order to murder or execute someone
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.
