settle (one's) hash

settle (one's) hash

1. To subdue, suppress, or overpower one who is making trouble. The former Navy officer settled the would-be assailant's hash in a matter of seconds, disarming him and pinning him to the ground in just two quick moves.
2. To take the force, energy, or spirit out of one's argument or position. Her comment about the achievements of various women of color really settled that internet troll's hash. The professor's retort seemed to settle Dan's hash.
See also: hash, settle
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

settle someone's hash

Sl. to calm someone down, perhaps by threats or by violence. If he comes in here, I'll settle his hash. Now, that ought to settle your hash.
See also: hash, settle
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

settle someone's hash

Subdue or get rid of someone, deal with a troublemaker, as in If John starts another argument we know just how to settle his hash. This term, dating from about 1800, uses hash in the sense of "a mess."
See also: hash, settle
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.

settle someone's hash

deal with and subdue a person very forcefully. informal
See also: hash, settle
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

settle someone’s hash

tv. to calm someone down, perhaps by threats or by violence. If he comes in here, I’ll settle his hash.
See also: hash, settle
McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions

settle (someone's) hash

Slang
To silence or subdue.
See also: hash, settle
American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.
See also:
  • settle hash
  • settle someone’s hash
  • settle someone's hash
  • hash up
  • hash out
  • hash over
  • settle someone's hash, to
  • hash pipe
  • heavy hash
  • flash the hash