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pay off old scores

Verb CEFR C2

Definitions

To settle old grudges by taking revenge.

idiomatic, informal

Examples

“Near-synonyms: even the score⟳, settle⟳ the score⟳, settle⟳ a score⟳”

CEFR level

C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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See also

pay one's addresses pay one's debt to society pay one's dues pay one's last respects pay one's own freight pay one's own way

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