Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
beat-swords-into-ploughshares
idiom
/biːt sɔːrdz ˈɪntu ˈplʌʃɛrz/
Definition
To transform weapons or tools of war into implements for peaceful use.
Examples
- After the war, the government aimed to beat swords into ploughshares by investing in agriculture.
- The initiative was a hopeful attempt to beat swords into ploughshares, encouraging former soldiers to take up farming.
Meaning
The phrase symbolizes the idea of turning from violence or conflict to peaceful cultivation or constructive societal contributions.
Synonyms
- Convert weapons to tools
- Turn conflict into peace
- Transform strife into harmony
