Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

turn-beat-swords-into-ploughshares

idiom
/tɜrn biːt sɔːrdz ˈɪntu ˈplɔːʃɛrz/
Definition
To convert weapons or conflicts into peaceful tools or purposes.
Examples
  • After the war, the leaders decided to turn beat swords into ploughshares and focus on rebuilding the community.
  • They aimed to turn beat swords into ploughshares through dialogue and understanding.
Meaning
This phrase refers to the transformation of violence or aggression into productive and peaceful activities, symbolizing a desire for peace and reconciliation.
Synonyms
  • Transform conflict into cooperation
  • Make peace out of war
  • Reconcile differences