settle a/the score

idiom

: to harm or punish someone who caused one harm

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Canada and the United States team will settle the score Thursday night from TD Garden in Boston, where the fans excitement and engagement is reaching the players expected energy and effort. Jay Ginsbach, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025 Two Oakland men have been sentenced for their roles in killing a man to settle a score over a car break-in, according to court records. Nate Gartrell, The Mercury News, 16 Jan. 2025 After losing in their 2019 clash via unanimous decision, Dern will look to settle the score. Brian Mazique, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025 Drake needs to find Canada’s version of a Super Bowl and perform there to settle the score. Tom Smyth, Vulture, 3 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for settle a/the score

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