单词 | settle (one's) accounts |
释义 | settle (one's) accountsreciprocal phrase [VERB inflects, PHR with n, plural-noun PHRASE] See full dictionary entry for accountTo settle accounts with an enemy or opponent means to bring your fight or quarrel to an end by defeating them. [written] I will not use this legislation against anyone or to settle accounts with anyone. Their sleep is disturbed by the sound of gunfire as criminal gangs settle their nightlyaccounts. |
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