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beat one's swords into ploughshares
Verb
idiomatic
literally
Japanese Meaning
軍事やテロなどの破壊的な武力行使を控え、そのエネルギーや資源を平和的な目的に転換すること / 破壊的な軍事活動や傍系武装勢力の行為から、平和や建設的な活動へのリソースの移行を促すこと
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(idiomatic) To refrain from destructive military or paramilitary acts (war, terrorism, etc.) and put energy and resources to peaceful ends that would otherwise go to violence.
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beat one's swords into ploughshares
Each leader pledged to beat one's swords into ploughshares, converting arsenals into tools for rebuilding.
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Each leader pledged to beat one's swords into ploughshares, converting arsenals into tools for rebuilding.
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