settle a squabble
Frequency: 6.57.3 per million words
To end a disagreement, often by making a decision.
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- I always have to settle squabbles between the children.
- The parents tried their best to settle the squabble over the toy.
- After a long discussion, they finally managed to settle their squabble.
- It's crucial for leaders to settle political squabbles before they escalate.
- She's known for her ability to calmly settle any squabble among her colleagues.
- The mediator was called in to settle a bitter squabble between the two departments.
- If you want to maintain peace, you must learn to settle minor squabbles quickly.
- They couldn't settle their squabble about who should do the dishes.
- He had to settle a squabble between his two best friends last night.
- A wise person knows when to intervene and settle a squabble.