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.
To compel someone to confront reality.
1. To press or push someone or something down.
2. To stifle something; subdue someone.
The verb "settle" should be conjugated according to its tense.
This term dates from the beginning of the 19th century.
Daughter: So I really want all my friends to have a great time. I was thinking it would be a good idea to have some candy out on the tables for people to snack on.
Mother: Well, if you want them to really enjoy themselves, candy is dandy but liquor is quicker.