Put to the sword: Definition with Put to the sword Pictures and Photos

Definition of Put to the sword

1. Verb. (idiomatic) To execute, especially by using a sword. ¹

2. Verb. (idiomatic) To severely defeat. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Put To The Sword

put the pedal to the metal
put the plug in the jug
put the wind up
put through
put through its paces
put through the mangle
put through the wringer
put to
put to bed
put to bed with a shovel

put to death
put to rest
put to sleep
put to the sword (current term)
put to the test
put to use
put to work
put together
put two and two together
put under

put up
put up a fight
put up one's dukes
put up or shut up
put up the shutters
put up with
put upon
put words in somebody's mouth

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