The ancient army put the defeated soldiers to the sword.
put to the sword
idiomTo execute, especially by using a sword.
In the historical novel, the invading forces put the entire village to the sword after the battle ended.
The king ordered that all who resisted his rule be put to the sword, ensuring that no dissent remained within his borders.
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fall on one's sword
To resign from a job or other position of responsibility, especially when pressured to do so.
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flesh one's maiden sword
To experience or succeed in combat or struggle for the first time, as in the military or in politics.
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not to put too fine a point on it
Used to apologize for a possibly impolite statement one is making; to put it bluntly; to express it in plain terms.
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put a band-aid on a bullet wound
To inadequately treat a serious situation.
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put a blanket over
Make (something) seem less serious.
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put a bug in someone's ear
To make a small suggestion or give a hint that causes the listener to act.
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put a damper on
To stop people from enjoying an activity.
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put a foot wrong
To make a mistake.