if two people square up, one pays what they owe so that both people are equal
if two people square up, they prepare to start competing or fighting with each other
Bankers were back in the spotlight this week as bonuses soared, while retailers squared up for decisive battles.
Both players squared up in an ugly confrontation that earned both a booking.
The pair also squared up on the hour in a spat that brought the visiting striker a barrage of abuse from fans.
The teenage pair busted one breathtaking move after another as they squared up in a daring dance-off.
The two old rivals square up for one final confrontation.
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There is no origin for this phrasal verb
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