had it out
Settled the dispute
To have it out with someone is to engage in a direct, often heated confrontation to resolve a disagreement or address a grievance.
The phrase implies a deliberate decision to stop avoiding conflict and instead face it head-on.
After weeks of tension, they finally had it out about the money.
The confrontation may involve shouting or harsh words, but the goal is typically to clear the air rather than escalate hostilities.
- ventingReleasing emotion verbally
- relationshipsLinks between individuals
- catharsisPurification through emotional expression
- dialogueSpoken exchange between parties
- honestyTruthfulness, sincerity
airing grievances · negotiation · assertiveness · debate · trust · compromise · reconciliation · vulnerability · anger · resolution · frustration · let off steam · clarification · outburst · relief · cleared the air · heart to heart · confrontation
had it outturned a blind eye
Feigned unawareness deliberately
bit one's tongue · kept the peace · held back · looked the other way · sidestepped
had, having, hath, out, outer, outermost, outward, outwardly, outing