Idiom: To "break a butterfly on a wheel" is to?
- Punish an innocent person for another person's conduct.
- Pursue beauty through needlessly elaborate and complex methods.
- Use excessive force against a minor offence.
- None of these
Explanation
- “Break a butterfly on a wheel” means using excessive force or effort to deal with something minor.
- The idiom highlights a disproportionate response, where the punishment or effort is far greater than the offence or task warrants.
Last verified on 20-10-2026
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- A personal motive
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