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Put to the sword
verb
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Definitions
1.
verb
To execute, especially by using a sword.
2.
verb
To severely defeat.
3.
verb
To kill by warfare.
Synonyms
guillotine
fall on one's sword
execute
bring down the hammer
sword
slaughter
crucify
smite
broadsword
sabre
measure swords
give someone his head on a platter
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