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   Settle (or pay) a (or the) score

   • ▪ take revenge on someone for a past act
   • ▪ pay off a debt or other obligation

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › settle-the-scoreSETTLE THE SCORE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   do something to someone because that person did something harmful or insulting to you in the past: After being embarrassed in front of the class, Dan was determined to settle the score. (Definition of settle the score from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › settle aSettle a/the score Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Feb 14, 2024 · The meaning of SETTLE A/THE SCORE is to harm or punish someone who caused one harm.

4. idioms.thefreedictionary.com › settle+the+scoreSettle the score - Idioms by The Free Dictionary

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   To get vengeance (on someone) for a past wrong or grievance; to punish someone for causing one harm or misfortune in the past. The former champion entered the competition looking to settle the score with the young player who dethroned him in the previous tournament.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › settle-the-scoreSETTLE THE SCORE definition | Cambridge English Dictionary

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   settle the score. idiom (also settle a score) Add to word list. Add to word list. do something to someone because that person did something harmful or insulting to you in the past: After being embarrassed in front of the class, Dan was determined to settle the score.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › settle-a-scoreSETTLE A SCORE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   to punish someone for something wrong that they did to you in the past and that you cannot forgive: Police believe the killer was a gang member settling a score with a rival gang. He is using his wealth and power to settle old scores. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases.

7. www.dictionary.com › browse › settle-a-scoreSETTLE A SCORE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Also, settle or wipe out an old score or scores. Get even, avenge a grievance or an injury. For example, Wendy settled an old score with Bill when she made him wait for half an hour in the rain . These expressions, dating from the mid-1800s to early 1900s, all use score in the sense of “an account” or

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › to-settle-a-scoreDefinition of 'to settle a score' - Collins Online Dictionary

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   6 days ago · to settle a score. or to settle an old score. phrase. If you settle a score or settle an old score with someone, you take revenge on them for something they have done in the past. The groups had historic scores to settle with each other. Synonyms: get your own back on someone, retaliate, repay someone, hit back (at someone) More Synonyms of to ...