have a score to settle



have a score to settle (with someone)

Fig. to have a problem to clear up with someone; to have to get even with someone about something. I have a score to settle with John since he insulted me at our party. John and I have a score to settle.
See also: have, score, settle

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Erdem-Turkish
Trevor['trevə]
Paki-Southern African, Xhosa
AugustOW-guwst (German, Polish), AW-gəst (English)German, Polish, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Catalan, English
Casey['keisi]
KalevaKAH-le-vahFinnish