talk out
phrasal verb·1 sense·particle out
Meanings
Discuss a problem fully until it is settled
Why “out”? A problem, disagreement, or hard time continues until it is settled or ends.
“They talked it out over coffee.”
“They talked out the rent problem with a neighbour who helped both sides.”
Don't confuse with
Talk out means discuss a problem until it is solved. Talk up means make something sound better than it is.
Talk out means discuss a problem fully until it is settled. Talk about means discuss a particular subject.
Talk out means discuss a problem fully until it is settled. Talk over means discuss something thoroughly to reach an agreement.
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“They talked it out over coffee.” What does it mean?
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Sink In connects verbs by particle pattern, contrast pairs, and shared base verbs.
talk about
A contrast learners often mix up
Discuss a particular subject
talk around
A contrast learners often mix up
Discuss without addressing directly
talk over
A contrast learners often mix up
Discuss something thoroughly to reach an agreement; Speak loudly while another person is speaking
talk up
A contrast learners often mix up
Make something sound more important or impressive
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
iron out
Same out pattern: resolution
Solve small problems or differences
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