Settle
Settle verb - To cause to come to rest at the bottom (as of a liquid).
Throw
Throw verb - To send through the air especially with a quick forward motion of the arm.
Common collocations
Both words in one sentence
- If you've led an exceptionally adventurous or questionable life, it may be time to throw out all the rules and go on that last run, complete that final mission, settle that one score.
Source: The Last Dance -
If you have the Dagger of Vashna, you can settle this with a single do-or-die throw.
Source: That One Boss -
He's fully aware he won't last a day after killing Bobby, so he uses his available time to settle all scores and throw a huge party with his posse.
Source: Film / Out For Justice
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