秋后算帐
qiū​hòu​suàn​zhàng

settle debts

  • created sense approved 秋后算帐/秋後算帳 · qiū​hòu​suàn​zhàng · settle debts

    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.

    以前的佃农通常要等到秋后算帐，才能交清一年的地租。

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  • created sense approved 秋后算帐/秋後算帳 · qiū​hòu​suàn​zhàng · settle scores

    秋后算帐 / 秋後算帳

    qiū​hòu​suàn​zhàng

    settle scores

    To bide one's time for revenge or wait until a favorable moment to retaliate for past grievances.

    虽然这件事情暂时平息了，但他一直担心对方会秋后算帐。

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