Definition
To retaliate against someone for a past wrong or to seek retribution for a previous grievance.
算舊帳
He had been waiting for years for a chance to settle a score with the colleague who had betrayed him.
他等待多年，終於有機會向背叛他的同事討回公道。
This game wasn't just a regular match for them; it was their opportunity to settle a score.
這場比賽對他們來說不僅僅是一場普通的比賽；這是他們討回公道的機會。
In politics, it's not uncommon for politicians to settle scores over past grievances.
在政治中，政客們因為過去的恩怨而討回公道並不罕見。