thresh out
Work through completely
To thresh out is to discuss thoroughly until a resolution emerges, separating useful conclusions from confusion the way threshing separates grain from chaff: We need to thresh out the details before signing anything.
The phrase carries a sense of labor—working through disagreement or complexity to reach clarity.
Also *thrash out*, which is now more common.
Formal argument on issues
- deliberateConsciously chosen, not accidental
- talk throughVerbally guide understanding
- argueVerbally oppose another's view
- discussTalk about thoroughly
confer · talk over · brainstorm · examine · analyze · dissect · explore · ventilate
debate
Formal argument on issues
- deliberateConsciously chosen, not accidental
- talk throughVerbally guide understanding
- argueVerbally oppose another's view
discuss · confer · talk over · brainstorm · examine · analyze · dissect · explore · ventilate · chew over
settle
Reach final terms
conclude · decide · negotiate · reach agreement · come to terms · establish · nail down · reconcile · arbitrate · mediate