put the English to flight(To the east, Stirling's massive castle high above the Forth looks down towards the battlefield of Bannockburn, where in 1314 Robert the Bruce put the English under Edward II to flight. The complete rout of the English forces secured Scotland's independence. (AA Illustrated Guide To Britain)ART Vancouver)
be put to flight(put (one) to flight
To cause someone to flee. Often used in passive constructions.: The rebels were put to flight by the advancing army. -'More)
