始し末まつをつける

expression, ichidan verb

settle; bring to a conclusion; put an end to

Often used for dealing with and resolving an unfortunate or troublesome matter, such as a problem, mistake, or scandal. Implies taking responsibility to finish it.

• 彼かれは自じ分ぶんの失しっ敗ぱいの始し末まつをつけるために残ざん業ぎょうした。

  He worked overtime to settle his own mistake.

• この問もん題だいには早はやく始し末まつをつけなければならない。

  We must put an end to this problem quickly.