raze to the ground
The phrase "raze to the ground" refers to the act of completely destroying or demolishing a structure or area so that nothing is left standing. It implies a thorough destruction, often involving the complete flattening of buildings or structures, reducing them to rubble. It is typically used metaphorically to indicate a complete and utter destruction or annihilation of something, whether physical or metaphorical.
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