put to the torch
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put (something) to the torch
To set fire to something with the intention of destroying it. The soldiers stormed through the village, putting homes to the torch as they went. Many holy scriptures of the religion were put to the torch during the war.
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put to the torch (or put a torch to)
destroy by burning.Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary © Farlex 2017
put to the torch
To destroy by fire; burn down.
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