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settle (one's) hash settle (one's) hash1. To subdue, suppress, or overpower one who is making trouble. The former Navy officer settled the would-be assailant's hash in a matter of seconds, disarming him and pinning him to the ground in just two quick moves.2. To take the force, energy, or spirit out of one's argument or position. Her comment about the achievements of various women of color really settled that internet troll's hash. The professor's retort seemed to settle Dan's hash.See also: hash, settlesettle someone's hashSl. to calm someone down, perhaps by threats or by violence. If he comes in here, I'll settle his hash. Now, that ought to settle your hash.See also: hash, settlesettle someone's hashSubdue or get rid of someone, deal with a troublemaker, as in If John starts another argument we know just how to settle his hash. This term, dating from about 1800, uses hash in the sense of "a mess." See also: hash, settlesettle someone's hash deal with and subdue a person very forcefully. informalSee also: hash, settlesettle someone’s hash tv. to calm someone down, perhaps by threats or by violence. If he comes in here, I’ll settle his hash. See also: hash, settle settle (someone's) hash Slang To silence or subdue.See also: hash, settle |