Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
to-settle-a-score
idiomatic expression
/tə ˈsɛtəl ə skɔr/
Definition
To take revenge for a wrong that has been done to oneself or to resolve a dispute or argument, typically by seeking retribution.
Examples
- After months of tension, he finally decided to settle the score with his old rival.
- She felt that it was time to settle the score for the way she was treated in high school.
- He went out of his way to help her, not to settle a score, but simply out of kindness.
Meaning
The phrase refers to the act of addressing past grievances or injustices, often by confronting the person responsible for the offense.
Synonyms
- take revenge
- get even
- seek retribution
- avenge
