put something to the torch
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put something to the torch — idiom
1. to destroy a building, town, or other structure by setting it on fire deliberate
1.idiom
Definition
to destroy a building, town, or other structure by setting it on fire deliberately
Example
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.