C1 Expression Formal

chiudere i conti

to settle accounts

Meaning

To finish something or resolve a conflict.

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Cultural Background

It is a common phrase in political debates when a politician wants to end a controversy.

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Context is key

Always ensure the context is serious enough for this phrase.

Meaning

To finish something or resolve a conflict.

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Context is key

Always ensure the context is serious enough for this phrase.

Test Yourself

Complete the sentence.

Dopo anni di litigi, hanno deciso di _____ i conti.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: chiudere

The idiom is 'chiudere i conti'.

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Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Complete the sentence. Fill Blank B1

Dopo anni di litigi, hanno deciso di _____ i conti.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: chiudere

The idiom is 'chiudere i conti'.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

Only if you are talking about settling a debt, not paying a bill.

Related Phrases

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Fare i conti

similar

To calculate or face reality

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