Idiom of the day :- Draw and quarter

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

It was once common to execute criminals by having their four limbs drawn ( pulled ) off. Thank heavens criminals are not drawn and quartered any more, though we still use this idiom ( humorously ) to threaten a person ! ‘My wife said she would draw and quarter me if I came home late again,’ Ken said. ‘I hope she doesn’t mean it !’