settle a score
解决或报复一个不公正或不满的行为
口语·表达报复或清算旧账
英文释义
to take revenge or seek justice for a past wrong
例句
I still need to settle a score with my brother for breaking my bike last year.
典故来源
源自古代决斗或复仇传统，双方通过战斗解决恩怨，后来引申为报复或清算旧账。