- hammer sth out
- UK US hammer sth out— Phrasal Verb with hammer({{}}/ˈhæmər/ verb [T]► to discuss something in detail in order to come to an agreement: »
to hammer out an agreement/deal/solution, etc.
Financial and business terms. 2012.
hammer sth out
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ˌhammer sth ˈout — phrasal verb to reach an agreement after a long discussion … Dictionary for writing and speaking English
hammer — [ˈhæmə] noun [C] I a tool used for hitting nails into wood. It consists of a handle and a heavy metal top. II verb [I/T] hammer [ˈhæmə] 1) to hit something with a hammer 2) to hit something hard, or to hit it many times • hammer sth out … Dictionary for writing and speaking English
hammer — ham|mer1 [ˈhæmə US ər] n ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 1¦(tool)¦ 2 come/go under the hammer 3 hammer blow 4 hammer and tongs 5¦(gun)¦ 6¦(sport)¦ 7¦(piano)¦ ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ [: Old English; Origin: hamor] 1.) … Dictionary of contemporary English
hammer — 1 noun (C) 1 TOOL a) a tool with a heavy metal part on a long handle, used for hitting nails into wood b) a tool like this with a wooden head used to make something flat, make a noise etc: an auctioneer s hammer 2 come/go under the hammer to be… … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
hammer — ▪ I. hammer ham‧mer 1 [ˈhæmə ǁ ər] noun COMMERCE come/go under the hammer to be sold at an auction: • The paintings come under the hammer at Sotheby s in November. [m0] ▪ II. hammer hammer 2 … Financial and business terms
thrash something out — 1 it s better if we can thrash out our difficulties first: RESOLVE, settle, sort out, straighten out, iron out, clear up; talk through, discuss, debate, air, ventilate … Useful english dictionary
knock — 1 verb 1 DOOR/WINDOW (T) to hit a door or window with your closed hand to attract the attention of the people inside: Why don t you knock before you come in? (+ at/on): I turned to see Jane knocking frantically on the taxi window. 2 HIT/MAKE STH… … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
detail — {{Roman}}I.{{/Roman}} noun ADJECTIVE ▪ little, minor, minute, small, subtle, tiny ▪ It is important to get even the small details right. ▪ considerab … Collocations dictionary
point — {{Roman}}I.{{/Roman}} noun 1 thing said as part of a discussion ADJECTIVE ▪ excellent, good, interesting, valid ▪ important ▪ minor ▪ … Collocations dictionary
head — 1 /hed/ noun TOP OF BODY 1 (C) the top part of your body which has your eyes, mouth, brain etc in it: My head aches. | He turned his head and looked at me. | severe head injuries 2 from head to foot/toe over your whole body: He was shaking from… … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
