의미: backsword 
back·sword〔-sɔː
back·sword〔-sɔː
put (someone) to the sword 관용구
a double-edged sword
double-edged sword
fall on your sword
cross swords
Idiom(s): cross swords (with sb) (on sth)Theme: ARGUMENT
to enter into an argument with someone.
• I don’t want to cross swords with Tom on this matter.
• The last time we crossed swords, we had a terrible time.
The pen is mightier than the sword
Words and communication have greater effect than war and fighting.Beat swords into ploughshares
If people beat swords into ploughshares, they spend money on humanitarian purposes rather than weapons. (The American English spelling is 'plowshares')Pen is mightier than the sword
The idiom 'the pen is mightier than the sword' means that words and communication are more powerful than wars and fighting.Put to the sword
If someone is put to the sword, he or she is killed or executed.Those who live by the sword die by the sword
This means that violent people will be treated violently themselves.Two-edged sword
If someone uses an argument that could both help them and harm them, then they are using a two-edged sword sword; it cuts both ways.put (someone) to the sword
To annihilate or assassinate someone, abnormally in or as a aftereffect of war. These prisoners will be apparent no mercy—we shall put them to the brand afore sunrise.Learn more: put, swordput addition to the sword
annihilate someone, abnormally in war.Learn more: put, someone, swordput to the sword
To kill; slay.Learn more: put, sword
An put (someone) to the sword idiom dictionary is a great resource for writers, students, and anyone looking to expand their vocabulary. It contains a list of words with similar meanings with put (someone) to the sword, allowing users to choose the best word for their specific context.
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