iron out
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verb (tr, adverb)
to smooth, using a heated iron
to put right or settle (a problem or difficulty) as a result of negotiations or discussions
Australian informal to knock unconscious
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iron out
Work out, resolve, settle. For example, They managed to iron out all the problems with the new production process, or John and Mary finally ironed out their differences. This expression uses ironing wrinkled fabric as a metaphor for smoothing differences. [Mid-1800s]
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