Definitions from Wiktionary (break a butterfly upon the wheel)
▸ verb: To inflict a punishment out of all proportion to the offence.
▸ verb: To employ great exertions for insignificant ends.
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▸ verb: To inflict a punishment out of all proportion to the offence.
▸ verb: To employ great exertions for insignificant ends.
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