iron out
B2 neutral separable transitive
In simple words
fix the little problems
Literal meaning: To press clothes so the wrinkles go away.
Meanings
1 B2
idiomatic
neutral
To solve small problems or difficulties in a plan, system, or arrangement.
"We still need a few days to iron out the software issues before launch."
"We'll have these kinks ironed out by the time the Yankees come to town."
— Major League (1989)
Grammar: separable
2 B2
idiomatic
neutral
To resolve disagreements between people or groups.
"The two teams met privately to iron out their differences."
Grammar: separable
Usage notes
Very common in business, planning, and everyday problem-solving. Often used for details, disagreements, and technical issues.
Commonly used with
problems differences details issues bugs wrinkles
Forms
Base
iron out
I/you/we/they
3rd person
irons out
he/she/it
Past simple
ironed out
yesterday
Past participle
ironed out
have + pp
-ing form
ironing out
continuous
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