Settle the score (slang)
Pronunciation: /set-ull-the-score/
Related: Settled the score, Settling the score
What does Settle the score mean?
To seek revenge.
Settle the score synonyms: Score
Example sentence: “He was tryna settle the score.”
“So I’mma run ’til I can’t run no more ‘Cause it’s time for MC Ren to settle the score” – MC Ren, 100 Miles and Runnin’.
“Settle the score sadly, need an abacus to tally Through all the peaks and valleys, yo, I recognize it sadly” – Jarobi, The Killing Season.
“Remind me of these Compton Crip gangs that live next door Beefin’ with Pirus, only death settle the score” – Kendrick Lamar, The Blacker the Berry.
“I’m on a solo mission to find him personally To settle the score and to beat him unmercifully” – Eminem, Backstabber.