ironed out
Settled the differences
To iron out difficulties or disagreements is to resolve them through discussion or negotiation, smoothing over problems the way a hot iron smooths wrinkles from fabric: We need to iron out the details before signing.
The phrase suggests working through complications methodically until they're flat and manageable.
- flattenMake level or smooth
- resolvedFirmly decided upon
- settledNo longer in question
- rectifiedMade correct or accurate
- smoothWithout roughness or difficulty
reconciled · worked through · fixed · wrinkle · compromise · crease · steam press · troubleshooting · finalized · press · steam · sorted · mediation · adjusted · straightened · clarified · perfected · fabric
resolution status
ironed outunresolved
Lacking final determination
unsettled · left hanging · complicated · muddled · tangled up
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