call it even »
To declare debts resolved or favors or other exchange equitable.
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check is in the mail »
A common excuse used by debtors to put off creditors.
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in the red »
Having net losses; in debt.
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pay the piper »
To pay a monetary debt or experience unfavorable consequences, especially when the payment or consequences are inevitable in spite of attempts to avoid them.
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pound of flesh »
Something which is owed and which will be hurtful or difficult to provide; a debt owed to someone who is merciless and demanding.
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put paid to »
To mark a bill or a debt record as "paid".
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run up »
To accumulate a debt.
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senior note »
A bond that takes priority over other debt securities sold by the issuer. In the event the issuer goes bankrupt, senior debt must be repaid before other creditors receive any payment.
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