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秋后算帐
qiū​hòu​suàn​zhàng

settle debts

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秋后算帐 (秋後算帳) qiū​hòu​suàn​zhàng
settle debts
To settle financial accounts or debts specifically after the autumn harvest has been completed.
settle scores verb
To bide one's time for revenge or wait until a favorable moment to retaliate for past grievances.

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