(draw the sword and) throw away the scabbard

old-fashioned To approach or prepare for a conflict or military engagement with no intention of resolving it peacefully. We've seen the effects of having a leader who draws the sword and throws away the scabbard—that's the reason we've been in this war for nearly two decades. It won't benefit anyone if you throw away the scabbard as you head into this legal battle.

throw away the scabbard

abandon all thought of making peace.

This expression derives from the proverb he who draws his sword against his prince must throw away the scabbard . It implies that the person in question has no choice but to fight

词组	(draw the sword and) throw away the scabbard
释义	(draw the sword and) throw away the scabbard (draw the sword and) throw away the scabbard old-fashioned To approach or prepare for a conflict or military engagement with no intention of resolving it peacefully. We've seen the effects of having a leader who draws the sword and throws away the scabbard—that's the reason we've been in this war for nearly two decades. It won't benefit anyone if you throw away the scabbard as you head into this legal battle. See also: away, scabbard, sword, throw Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. throw away the scabbard abandon all thought of making peace. This expression derives from the proverb he who draws his sword against his prince must throw away the scabbard . It implies that the person in question has no choice but to fight See also: away, scabbard, throw Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary See also: fashion milk and water milk-and-water an old fogey/fogy anon rain pitchforks a stuffed shirt (Well,) I'll be durned! a bit of crackling
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