settle a score
Example Sentences
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And now he might want to settle a score with his rival.
From BBC ● Jun. 4, 2024
Early on she claims that Jong-su once called her ugly when they were younger, and you might wonder if she’s trying to settle a score.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 29, 2018
But the test of Kelly’s new effort at imposing structure will be difficult in an environment where family members have a history of freelancing to promote a favored policy or to settle a score.
From Time ● Jul. 31, 2017
“The fights help settle a score, but then the next tape arrives and everyone gets stirred up again,” Mr. Quinn McDonagh said in the interview.
From New York Times ● Nov. 27, 2011
It allows one to settle a score, to work out aggressive feelings, without either mental or physical harm.
From The Dueling Machine by Ben Bova
