square with someone

square with someone
square with someone
1. Lit. to settle a disagreement with someone. •

I will try to square with Fred before the end of the school year.

Max refused to square with Lefty and they are still feuding.

2. Fig. to apologize to someone. •

I will try to square with Harold. I really am sorry, you know.

Finally, Mary squared with Alice and they forgave each other.


Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.

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