thrash out
Debate until settled
To thrash out something is to discuss it thoroughly until reaching a resolution, often with vigorous debate or argument: We need to thrash out the details before signing.
The image is of beating grain to separate wheat from chaff—working through disagreement to arrive at something usable.
They thrashed out a compromise after hours of negotiation.
Formal argument on issues
- discussTalk about thoroughly
- deliberateConsciously chosen, not accidental
- argueVerbally oppose another's view
- haggleDispute price persistently
wrangle · dispute · contest · talk through · bat around · kick around · brainstorm · confer
Reach final terms
- finalizeSettle decisively
- determineEstablish through investigation
- concludeEnd or infer
- compromiseAgreement through mutual sacrifice
reach agreement · solution · settlement · reconciliation · accord · understanding · arrangement · deal
debate
Formal argument on issues
- discussTalk about thoroughly
- deliberateConsciously chosen, not accidental
- argueVerbally oppose another's view
haggle · wrangle · dispute · contest · talk through · bat around · kick around · brainstorm · confer · consult
settle
Reach final terms
reach agreement · compromise · solution · settlement · reconciliation · accord · understanding · arrangement · deal · mediation
- phrasal verbspick up, look at, put down, turn on, turn off
- deliberationdeliberation, consideration, ponder, contemplate, weighing
thrash outrubber-stamp
Approve without real review
rubber stamp · gloss over · skim over · fast-track · expedite
thrash outavoid
Stay away from
sidestep · evade · shelve · gloss over · paper over
thrash outpaper over
Conceal flaws temporarily
smooth over · gloss over · agree to disagree · let slide · skim
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