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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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