落おとし前まえをつける

expression, ichidan verb

settle a matter; get even; take responsibility

Often used in underworld or rough contexts to mean settling a dispute or taking revenge, but can also mean taking responsibility for a mistake. The phrase carries a nuance of restoring balance or honor.

• あいつには落おとし前まえをつけてもらわないと気きが済すまない。

  I won't be satisfied until he settles this with me.

• 失しっ敗ぱいの落おとし前まえをつけるために、彼かれは会かい社しゃを辞やめた。

  He quit the company to take responsibility for his failure.