have\ it\ out

have\ it\ out
v. phr.
To settle a difference by a free discussion or by a fight.

Joe called Bob a bad name, so they went back of the school and had it out. Joe got a bloody nose and Bob got a black eye.

The former friends finally decided to have it out in a free argument and they became friends again.


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