iron out
Settle the details
To iron out is to resolve or smooth over difficulties, disagreements, or complications: We need to iron out a few details before signing the contract.
The metaphor comes from using a heated iron to flatten wrinkles in fabric.
The phrase suggests patient work to eliminate problems: They ironed out their differences over dinner.
settle
Reach final terms
- smooth overMinimize or conceal difficulties
- reconcileResolve a disagreement
- negotiateDiscuss to reach agreement
clear up · rectify · remedy · fix · patch up · untangle · disentangle · address · mediate · arbitrate
press
Apply force downward
unwrinkle · straighten · neaten · crisp · dewrinkle
- business jargonacronym, scalability, buzzword, drill down, low-hanging fruit
- Hashing things outdebate, discuss, argue, negotiate, settle
- office jargonsynergy, circle back, touch base, deep dive, action item
- phrasal verbspick up, look at, put down, turn on, turn off
- cleanlinessclean, cleanliness, clean up, dirty, neatness
- laundrywashing machine, wash, dryer, clothes dryer, fold