pay off old scores en · VERB
Meanings
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(idiomatic, informal) To settle old grudges by taking revenge.
Near-synonyms: even the score, settle the score, settle a score
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| pays off old scores | Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres | lexicographic | |
| paying off old scores | Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| paid off old scores | Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| paid off old scores | Tense=Past | lexicographic |
Relateds
scoreboard · scorekeeper · pay back · keep score · pay the price · payback · pay the piper · scorekeeping · revenge is a dish best served cold