settle one's differences
Definition of settle one's differences - Reverso English Dictionary
Verbal expression
agreementcome to an agreement after a conflict
- The two parties managed to settle their differences amicably.
- They decided to settle their differences over a cup of coffee.
- The neighbors finally settled their differences after a long dispute.
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Expressions with settle
become calm after being agitated
After the storm, the sea began to settle down.
accept something even if it is less than wanted
She didn't want the job but settled for it.
get used to living in a new place
It took me a while to settle in after moving.
become comfortable and relaxed in a new place or situation
It took her a while to settle into her new job.
accept something below desired standard
She didn't want to settle for less in her career.
agree on something after thinking about choices
They settled on a date for the meeting.
calm oneself down
She took deep breaths to settle her nerves before the speech.
make the stomach feel less upset or queasy
A small bowl of rice helped settle his stomach after the flight.
make things fair by dealing with past wrongs
He wanted to settle the score after what happened.
calm an upset stomach or reduce nausea
Ginger tea can settle the stomach after a big meal.
pay what is owed, typically to conclude a matter
After dinner, we decided to settle up and leave the restaurant..
reach a selection after thinking or discussion
After two hours, they settled upon a date everyone could manage.
wait for a situation to calm down
Let's wait and let the dust settle before making any decisions.
unresolved issue needing resolution or retribution
He has a score to settle with his old rival.
resolve a conflict or grievance with someone
He wanted to settle a score with his old rival.
resolve a past conflict or grievance
He wanted to settle an old score with his rival.
accept something less ideal
She didn't want to settle for second best in her career.
resolve past conflicts or disputes
The two families met to settle old scores and move forward.
organize personal matters before a major change
He decided to settle his affairs before moving abroad.
take revenge for past wrongs or grievances
She decided to settle scores after years of silence.
make an agreement or compromise with someone
They settled with the company after the lawsuit.
wait for a situation or feeling to become calm or clear
Let the argument settle before talking again.
pay money owed to someone
He worked extra hours to settle accounts with the landlord.
Expressions with one
something very important or significant
Winning the championship was the big one for the team.
combined into a single unit
The sofa bed is a couch and bed in one.
single small amount of liquid
He added just one drop of oil to the pan..
person who behaves in a very free, reckless, or uncontrolled way
Back in college, he was a real wild one at parties.
shut one's eyelids
She decided to close her eyes and rest.
consume a midday meal
She decided to eat her lunch at noon.
pinch nostrils to block a smell
She had to hold her nose near the garbage.
arrange the bed after sleeping in it
Every morning, I make my bed neatly.
physically positioned on top of one's head
She balanced the book on her head.
close your eyes
She shut her eyes and took a deep breath.
to cleanse one's hands with water and soap
She went to wash her hands before dinner..
physically higher than one's head
The shelf was placed above her head.
the part of the hand opposite the palm
He has a tattoo on the back of his hand.
chew on one's fingernails
She tends to bite her fingernails when she's nervous.
not keep a commitment
She broke her promise to call every week.
physically next to someone
She kept her dog by her side during the walk.
wash hands to remove dirt or germs
She always clean her hands before eating.
try as hard as possible to accomplish a task
He did his best to finish the project on time.
remove all items from one's pockets
He emptied his pockets before washing his jeans.
buy a ticket for an event or travel
She needs to get her ticket for the concert.
be unoccupied and able to use hands
I can help you move the boxes when I have my hands free.
be physically marked with someone's name
The book had his name on the cover.
wear something encircling the neck
She had a beautiful scarf round her neck.
cover one's face to avoid being seen
She hid her face with a scarf.
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- French:régler ses différends, ...
- German:sich einigen, ...
- Italian:risolvere le proprie divergenze, ...
- Spanish:resolver sus diferencias, ...
- Portuguese:resolver as suas diferenças, ...
- Chinese:达成一致, ...
- Japanese:合意に達する, ...
- Arabic:سَوَّى الخِلافاتِ, ...
- Hebrew:לְיַשֵּׁב אֶת חִלּוּקֵי הַדֵּעוֹת, ...
- Russian:прийти к соглашению, ...
- Ukrainian:дійти згоди, ...
- Hindi:मतभेद सुलझाना, ...
- Bengali:মিটমাট করা, ...
- Catalan:arribar a un acord, ...
- Czech:dohodnout se, ...
- Danish:bilægge sine uoverensstemmelser, ...
- Dutch:verschillen oplossen, ...
- Greek:επιλύω τις διαφορές, ...
- Hungarian:rendezni a nézeteltéréseit, ...
- Khmer:ផ្សះផ្សាគ្នា, ...
- Korean:합의하다, ...
- Persian:به توافق رسیدن, ...
- Polish:dojść do porozumienia, ...
- Portuguese (BR):resolver as suas diferenças, ...
- Romanian:a ajunge la un acord, ...
- Swedish:komma överens, ...
- Thai:ปรับความเข้าใจกัน, ...
- Turkish:anlaşmaya varmak, ...
- Vietnamese:dàn xếp bất đồng, ...
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