iron out
Britishverb
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to smooth, using a heated iron
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to put right or settle (a problem or difficulty) as a result of negotiations or discussions
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informal to knock unconscious
Example Sentences
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On it, you need to find out who understands the importance of teamwork and who doesn't, to iron out shortcomings and and see what works and what doesn't.
From BBC ● Sep. 24, 2026
Sometimes, that stuff takes longer to iron out.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 30, 2026
By advancing in increments, you can iron out problems and manage negative emotions while the stakes are still relatively low.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 30, 2026
As I note in this week’s issue of Barron’s Global Signals, there are various details to iron out, including specifics on Iran’s nuclear program, and there’s also a chance that the deal falls apart entirely.
From Barron's ● Jun. 18, 2026
The girls napped on running boards, or dipped to get a tire iron out of the trunk.
From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides
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