词组 | square with |
释义 | Idiom square withsquare with (something) to agree with something.Tom's explanation does not square with his earlier statement.Her view fails to square with historical reality. Usage notes: usually used in the negative Phr V square with squares, squaring, squared square (sth) with sth to match, or to accept as being able to exist togetherusually negativeThe problem is that her story doesn't square with the evidence.These recent revelations don't quite square with the image of him that's promoted in the press.I don't think I could spend that much money on a piece of clothing - I couldn't square it with my conscience. square sth with sb informal to get permission from someone to do somethingIf I take a day off I'll usually square it with my boss first. square sth with sth if you square two actions, statements, ideas etc with each other, you show that they are right or similar when compared with each other: How can you square such violent actions with your religious beliefs?2. square sth with sb to get someone to allow or agree to something: I'll take the day off if I can square it with my boss.■ SIMILAR TO: clear square with1. To match something; to correspond to or agree with something. Your explanation doesn't square with the story every other witness has given us so far. 2. To settle a dispute, disagreement, or debt with someone. Hey, have you squared with Jim? I heard you two had a bit of a falling out. I'm trying to help Janet get a job as a way of squaring with her. Hold on, I have to go square with the cashier. 3. To ensure that someone approves of something. In this usage, a noun or pronoun is used between "square" and "with." I think it sounds like a good plan, but have you squared it with the boss? 4. To be honest with someone; to tell someone the truth. Just square with me, OK? Where were you last night? square something with someoneto make certain that something is approved by a particular person. I am sure I can square this matter with Sally. Sam intended to square everything with Henry when he had time. square with someone1. Lit. to settle a disagreement with someone. I will try to square with Fred before the end of the school year. Max refused to square with Lefty and they are still feuding. 2. Fig. to apologize to someone. I will try to square with Harold. I really am sorry, you know. Finally, Mary squared with Alice and they forgave each other. square with somethingFig. [for a statement] to agree, match, or correspond to something. Your answer doesn't square with mine. The figures I have don't square with those the government has. square with1. Correspond to, agree with, as in His story doesn't square with what the witness saw. [Late 1500s] 2. Settle a disagreement or account with someone, put a matter straight, as in We've squared it with the management to bring our own wine. [Mid-1800s] square withv. To agree or conform with something: Your story doesn't square with the facts. square with someone in. to become honest with someone. I want you to square with me. Tell the truth this time. |
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