iron out Synonym: sort out Meaning If you iron out the last | English Language

iron out Synonym: sort out

Meaning
If you iron out the last details of a deal, you sort out the final problems or issues.

For example

iron sth out If we have any differences or issues, we'll have to iron them out before we sign a deal.

be ironing out sth Ronaldo's manager and the club are ironing out a couple of final issues, but they should have everything sorted out soon.

Note
Nouns often used as objects with iron out: differences, disagreements, issues, problems, hitches, misunderstandings

Variety
This is typically used in American and Australian English but may be used in other varieties of English too.
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