settle someone's hash
To physically or verbally subdue someone.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“The coach settled his hash after he started an argument.”
“The manager finally settled his hash during the meeting, putting an end to his constant interruptions.”
“After the rival politician continued to spread false rumors, the senator decided it was time to settle his hash with a firm public rebuttal.”
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another nail in someone's coffin
An event that increases the likelihood of or causes further failure.
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answer someone's prayers
To be or do exactly what someone has been wishing or asking for.
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answer to someone's prayers
Exactly what someone has been wishing or asking for.
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apple of someone's eye
The object of somebody's affections; a person (or sometimes a thing) that someone strongly prefers; a favorite, a loved one.
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bane of someone's existence
Someone or something that poses a significant problem to someone.
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bash someone's face in
To beat someone violently.
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bash someone's head
To beat up someone violently.
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be someone's to lose
To be anticipated to be won by someone.
Last updated August 10, 2026