put (someone) to the sword

put (someone) to the sword

To slay or execute someone, especially in or as a consequence of war. These prisoners will be shown no mercy—we shall put them to the sword before sunrise.

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put someone to the sword

kill someone, especially in war.

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put to the sword

To kill; slay.

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