The country decided to beat its swords into ploughshares.
beat one's swords into ploughshares
idiomTo refrain from destructive military or paramilitary acts (war, terrorism, etc.) and put energy and resources to peaceful ends that would otherwise go to violence.
Origin
disputed originFrom Isaiah 2:4 of the Bible.
After the long war ended, the government chose to beat its swords into ploughshares by funding schools instead of weapons.
The nation sought to beat its swords into ploughshares, redirecting its vast military budget toward sustainable agriculture and humanitarian aid projects.
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abound in one's own sense
To follow one’s own inclinations and opinions.
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ace up one's sleeve
A surprise advantage of which others are not aware.
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act one's age
To behave in a manner appropriate to one's age.
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act one's age, not one's shoe size
Synonym of act one's age (“to behave in a mature manner; to avoid being childish”).
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afraid of one's own shadow
Exceptionally timid.
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air one's dirty laundry in public
To reveal one's sordid secrets to the public.
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air one's dirty linen in public
Synonym of air one's dirty laundry in public.
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albatross around one's neck
A characteristic, possession, associate, or previous deed that hinders one's ability to succeed.