秋后算账
qiū​hòu​suàn​zhàng

settle accounts

  • created sense approved 秋后算账/秋後算賬 · qiū​hòu​suàn​zhàng · settle accounts

    秋后算账 / 秋後算賬

    qiū​hòu​suàn​zhàng

    settle accounts

    To settle financial or agricultural debts after the autumn harvest.

    以前农村多是秋后算账，等粮食收了再还清赊欠的款项。

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

    秋后算账 / 秋後算賬

    qiū​hòu​suàn​zhàng

    settle scores

    To wait for an opportune time to settle a grievance or take revenge.

    虽然这件事情暂时过去了，但我担心对方会秋后算账。

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