put something to the torch

成語所屬單字torch

put something to the torch — 慣用語

1. to destroy a building, town, or other structure by setting it on fire deliberate

1.慣用語
釋義

放火燒毀某物;縱火焚燒

to destroy a building, town, or other structure by setting it on fire deliberately

例句

During the ancient invasion, the army put the entire village to the torch.

The rebels threatened to put the government buildings to the torch if their demands were not met.