laying waste

ریشه

The phrase 'laying waste' originated from Middle English and is derived from the Old English word 'lecgan' meaning 'to place' and 'waste' meaning 'desolate' or 'ruin'.

مثال

• The hurricane laid waste to the coastal town, leaving nothing but destruction.
• The invading army laid waste to the village, burning houses and looting valuables.
• The wildfire laid waste to the forest, leaving behind a charred landscape.

ترکیب‌های رایج

Lay waste to something The war laid waste to the city The flood laid waste to the farmland