draw a dagger

Examples (10)

• In the fantasy novel, the hero would often draw his dagger to intimidate foes.
• The knight quickly drew his dagger when he heard a noise in the shadows.
• "If you take one more step," she whispered, "I will draw my dagger."
• He hesitated for a moment before drawing his dagger from its jeweled sheath.
• Why did the assassin draw a dagger in the middle of a crowded market?
• The guard stood ready to draw his dagger at the first sign of trouble.
• As the ceremony began, the high priest solemnly drew a ceremonial dagger.
• I watched in horror as the villain drew a long, curved dagger.
• A trained warrior knows exactly when to draw their dagger and when to hold back.
• The statute forbids anyone to draw a dagger within the city walls.