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thrash out

British  

verb

  1. (tr, adverb) to discuss fully or vehemently, esp in order to come to a solution or agreement

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

thrash out Idioms  
  1. Discuss fully, especially to resolve a problem, as in We'll just have to thrash out our ideas about where to go on vacation. [Late 1800s]


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We should welcome a raucous, open primary to thrash out who we are and what and who we’re going to fight for.

From The Wall Street Journal Nov. 20, 2025

International regulators are still trying to thrash out environmental rules governing the industry.

From Barron's Nov. 8, 2025

Trump is expected to meet with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping in the coming weeks as the rival superpowers thrash out a trade deal that could impact Taiwan.

From Barron's Oct. 10, 2025

At the time there were indications the occasion could be used to thrash out a deal for Guehi but it is understood no significant discussions took place at Wembley.

From BBC Sep. 2, 2025

I'll thrash out the matter here with Andy.

From The Drone A Play in Three Acts by Mayne, Rutherford

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