Meaning: absquatulate

v.
run away; usually includes taking something or somebody along

squa Idiom, Proverb

back to square one

back to where one started We were forced to go back to square one in our efforts to change the name of the company.

be there or be square

if you do not come we will think you are call it square We're having a party at 7 on Saturday. Be there or be square!

call it square

we do not owe each other, it is a wash, we are even "I bought the pizza; you bought the beer. Let's call it square."

diddly squat

nothing, not a penny For all that work, he gave me diddly squat - not even thanks.

fair and square

honestly, just, straightforward The British team won the game fair and square but still the other team complained.

from square one

(See back to square one)

Sasquatch

(See Big Foot)

square

(See call it square)

square away

put right for use or action Have you squared away your plans for your holidays yet?

square deal

fair to the purchaser, value for money spent You get a square deal when you buy a tractor at Al's Machinery.

square meal

full meal: meat, bread, vegetables and milk We need at least one square meal each day. Do you agree?

square off

face each other ready to fight, have a fight If Joe and Bud square off, it will be an interesting fight.

square one

the beginning, back to square one If you answer incorrectly, you have to start at square one.

square peg in a round hole

a person who does not fit into a job or position He is like a square peg in a round hole trying to do the job of an accountant.

square shooter

fair dealer, honest person Sidney is a square shooter. He won't cheat you.

square up

pay a debt, pay your share Cal told me you owe him $50. He's wants you to square up.

squat

a place to stay, a shelter for street people, a shack """Where's your squat?"" ""Across the tracks in a deserted service station."""

squawk about

complain about He is always squawking about the bad service in that restaurant.

Al B Square Mall

Albee Square Mall in Brooklyn - Bizmarkie

squab

1. shortened form of "to squabble"; to fight, physicallly confront
2. a fight or argument

squash

1. to end;"Squash that beef"
2. squash it: let it go, drop it

square up to

1．stand as if ready to fight sb．摆好架势
The boys squared up to each other，but the teacher stopped them．男孩们摆好架势准备打架，但老师制止了他们。
The fighters squared up and began to trade blows．拳击手面对面站好，接着就开始对击。
2．acknowledge or accept misfortune in a courageous way勇于面对
He squared up to the possibility of losing his job．他正视失业的可能性。
The little boy squared up to his tormentors．小男孩勇敢地面对折磨他的人。

square with

1．agree with与…一致（或协调）
His actions do not square with his principles．他的行为与他的原则不一致。
His theory squares with the facts．他的理论与事实相符。
2．finish paying sth．付清…的帐
I should be able to square with you at the end of the month．我在月底就能付清你的帐。
3．arrange（things）with sb．与…把…安排好
Can you square things with the director so that the worker won't be punished for his accidental damage？你与主任商量一下，不要使这个造成意外损失的工作人员受到处罚，行吗？

squared away

Idiom(s): squared away

Theme: ARRANGEMENT

arranged or properly taken care of.
• Is Ann squared away yet?
• I will talk to you when I am squared away.

square up with

Idiom(s): square up with sb

Theme: EVEN

to pay someone what one owes; to pay one's share of something to someone. (Informal.)
• I'll square up with you later if you pay the whole bill now.
•Bob said he would square up with Tom for his share of the gas.

square accounts

Idiom(s): square accounts (with sb) (2)

Theme: RECIPROCITY

2. to settle one's financial accounts with someone.
• I have to square accounts with the bank this week, or it'll take back my car.
• I called the bank and said I needed to come in and square accounts.

do sth fair and square

Idiom(s): do sth fair and square

Theme: FAIRNESS

to do something fairly.
• He always plays the game fair and square.
• I try to treat all people fair and square.

All square

If something is all square, nobody has an advantage or is ahead of the others.

Four-square behind

If someone stands four-square behind someone, they give that person their full support.

Square Mile

(UK) The Square Mile is the City, the financial area of London.

Square the circle

When someone is squaring the circle, they are trying to do something impossible.

go back to square one

to have to start again because something didn't work: "Well, so much for trying! I suppose it's back to square one."

be back to square one

to be back to where you started: "I don't feel we're making any progress - we're back to square one."

look someone square in the eye

look at someone directly: "He looked me square in the eye and denied taking the money."

square up to someone

to not be scared of dealing with someone or something difficult: "I'm glad you squared up to him in the meeting - you were definitely right!"

to be square

to be old-fashioned or boring: "She's so square - she hates doing anything fun!"

square it with someone

to get someone to agree to something: "I don't know if we can afford a car - we'll have to square it with the bank first."

a square peg in a round hole

something that doesn't fit: "He shouldn't be the boss - it would be like a square peg in a round hole."

a square meal

a filling meal: "You need a square meal after all that exercise."

fair and square|fair|square

adv. phr., informal Without cheating; honestly. He won the game fair and square.

firing squad|fire|firing|squad

n. A group of soldiers chosen to shoot a prisoner to death or to fire shots over a grave as a tribute. A dictator often sends his enemies before a firing squad. The dead general was honored by a firing squad.

shoot straight|shoot|shoot square|shooters|square|

v., informal To act fairly; deal honestly. You can trust that salesman; he shoots straight with his customers. We get along well because we always shoot square with each other. -

square away|square

v. phr. 1. To arrange the sails of a ship so that the wind blows from behind. The captain ordered the crew to square away and sail before the wind. 2. informal To put right for use or action.

Often used in the passive or participle. The living room was squared away for the guests. Harry got into trouble, but his scoutmaster talked with him and got him squared away.
Synonym: STRAIGHTEN OUT. 3. informal To stand ready to fight; put up your fists. Jack and Lee squared away.
Synonym: SQUARE OFF.

square deal|deal|square

n. phr. 1. Equitable or fair treatment. We are proud to say that at this firm every employee gets a square deal. Contrast NEW DEAL, RAW DEAL.

square meal|meal|square

n. phr. A full, nourishing well-balanced meal. The refugees looked as if they hadn't had a square meal in months.

square off|square

v. phr., informal To stand ready for fighting with the fists. The two boxers squared off when the bell rang.

square one's shoulders|shoulder|shoulders|square

v. phr. To stand strong and ready to give battle; be brave. Jack squared his shoulders and entered the game. Graduates must square their shoulders and face the world.

square oneself with|square

v. phr. To apologize; re-establish friendship with; make amends. "Mr. Alien is very angry with you for leaving the firm," Bob said. "It will take more than a few words and a drink to square yourself with him."

square peg in a round hole|hole|peg|round hole|squ

n., informal A person who does not fit into a job or position; someone who does not belong where he is. Arthur is a square peg in a round hole when he is playing ball. George likes to work with his hands. When it comes to books, he's a square peg in a round hole.

Sometimes used in a short form

square up|square

v. phr. To liquidate debts and other obligations. I want to square up my medical bills before I accept my new teaching assignment in Africa.