C1idiombusinessIELTS-friendly
iron something out
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to solve the remaining small problems or disagreements
Usually with problems, details, differences or 'the kinks'. The object can go in the middle: 'iron them out'.
In context
We still need to iron out a few details before we sign the contract.
The two sides ironed out their differences over dinner.
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