iron out
phrasal verb·1 sense·particle out
Meanings
Solve small problems or differences
Why “out”? A problem, disagreement, or hard time continues until it is settled or ends.
“We need to iron out a few issues.”
“They ironed out the last problem.”
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fight out
Same out pattern: resolution
Settle a disagreement by arguing or fighting until one side wins
hammer out
Same out pattern: resolution
Reach an agreement after long and difficult discussion
hold out
Same out pattern: resolution
Resist or last for a particular time
sort out
Same out pattern: resolution
Resolve a problem successfully
straighten out
Same out pattern: resolution
Resolve or sort out a problem or confusion
sweat out
Same out pattern: resolution
Endure a difficult or anxious situation until it ends
talk out
Same out pattern: resolution
Discuss a problem fully until it is settled
wait out
Same out pattern: resolution
Wait until a difficult situation ends
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