thresh out

discussion negotiation

The phrase "thresh out" is used to describe the process of thorough discussion or debate to resolve an issue or reach an agreement.

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Definition

B2General

(informal)To discuss something in detail to come to a decision or agreement.

Example

They spent hours trying to thresh out the details of the contract.

C1Problem-Solving

(informal)To analyze an issue deeply to separate important points from less significant ones.

Example

The team met to thresh out the best approach to the project.

Similar

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