mettere a ferro e fuoco

Italian

Etymology

Literally, “to put to iron and fire.” Compare French mettre à feu et à sang.

Verb

mettere a ferro e fuoco

  1. to lay waste to
    Synonyms: saccheggiare, devastare, distruggere, depredare
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