thrash sth out

thrash sth out
UK US thrash sth out
Phrasal Verb with thrash({{}}/θræʃ/ verb [T]
INFORMAL
to discuss a problem, disagreement, etc. in detail until you find a solution or reach an agreement: »

to thrash out an agreement/a deal/a solution

thrash out details/problems/terms »

Meanwhile, the two companies continue to thrash out the details of their merger plan.


Financial and business terms. 2012.

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