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
Achillesə-KIL-eez (English)Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Priskilla-Biblical Greek
NahumNAY-əm (English), NAY-həm (English)Biblical
Ahab['eihæb]
ZinniaZIN-ee-əEnglish (Rare)
Janellajə-NEL-əEnglish (Rare)