tirar da bainha
[tee-RAR dah bah-EE-nyah]
verb phrase
to draw a sword; to unsheathe
1. Literally to pull a sword out of its sheath or scabbard
The knight drew his sword from its sheath before the battle.
O cavaleiro tirou da bainha sua espada antes da batalha.
2. Figuratively to prepare for confrontation or conflict; to get ready for a fight or argument
He was ready to draw his sword in defense of his honor.
Ele estava pronto para tirar da bainha em defesa de sua honra.
3. To resort to aggressive or forceful action
The company decided to draw its sword against the competition.
A empresa decidiu tirar da bainha contra a concorrência.
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