BALANCE THE ACCOUNTS

balance the accounts: translation

1. Lit. and balance the books to determine through bookkeeping that accounts are in balance, that all money is accounted for. •

Jane was up all night balancing the accounts.

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The cashier was not allowed to leave the bank until the manager balanced the books.

2.Fig. to get even [with someone]. •

Tom hit Bob. Bob balanced the accounts by breaking Tom's toy car.

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Once we have balanced the accounts, we can shake hands and be friends again.