put to the sword

fall on one's sword

To resign from a job or other position of responsibility, especially when pressured to do so.

flesh one's maiden sword

To experience or succeed in combat or struggle for the first time, as in the military or in politics.

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.

put a band-aid on a bullet wound

To inadequately treat a serious situation.

put a blanket over

Make (something) seem less serious.

put a bug in someone's ear

To make a small suggestion or give a hint that causes the listener to act.

put a damper on

To stop people from enjoying an activity.

put a foot wrong

To make a mistake.