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