settle a score with



settle a score with someone

 and settle the score (with someone)
Fig. to clear up a problem with someone; to get even with someone. John wants to settle a score with his neighbor. Tom, it's time you and I settled the score.
See also: score, settle

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
HeikkiHAYK-keeFinnish
Tyriktie-REEKAfrican American (Modern)
Jeannettezha-NET (French), jə-NET (English)French, English, Dutch
Hudde-Medieval English
Denny['deni]
Fabrizia-Italian