iron out
The phrase "iron out" originates from the literal act of ironing clothes, but it is often used figuratively to mean resolving issues or problems.
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Definition
A2Household
To remove wrinkles or creases from fabric using an iron.
Example
- She needs to iron out her dress before the party.
B2General
(figurative)To resolve or settle difficulties, disputes, or problems.
Example
- They met to iron out the details of the agreement.
- The team worked hard to iron out the issues before the deadline.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "iron out":
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