Settled our hash In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "settled our hash", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Jimmy Hung calendar 2023-02-23 05:02

Meaning of Settled our hash (redirected from settle (one's) hash )

Settle (one's) hash American informal verb phrase

To subdue someone or calm someone down in a physical or verbal way

If the fans get angry, you have to settle their hash.

The policeman settled the drunkard's hash with a rope.

Other phrases about:

bring (one) back to reality

To compel someone to confront reality.

crush down

1. To press or push someone or something down. 
2. To stifle something; subdue someone.

 

Grammar and Usage of Settle (one's) hash

Verb Forms

  • settles (one's) hash
  • settling (one's) hash
  • settled (one's) hash

The verb "settle" should be conjugated according to its tense.

Origin of Settle (one's) hash

This term dates from the beginning of the 19th century.

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