English Explanatory Dictionary

pay off old scores

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To settle old grudges by taking revenge.

Word forms

pay off old scores pays off old scores paying off old scores paid off old scores

Synonyms

even the score settle the score settle a score

Related words

keep score pay the piper pay the price scoreboard scorekeeper scorekeeping payback pay back revenge is a dish best served cold
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