1 B2 idiomatic informal
To discuss or go over something in detail, often multiple times, examining all aspects.
"We spent the whole lunch hashing over what went wrong with the product launch."
separable
hash over
B2 informal separable transitive
To discuss or review something thoroughly, often by going over it repeatedly.
In plain English
To talk about something again and again to examine it from all sides.
What does "hash over" mean?
One main meaning — here's how to use it.
Literal vs figurative
Words literally mean
To chop something over repeatedly — examining every piece.
Actually means
To talk about something again and again to examine it from all sides.
Usage tip
Primarily American English. Less common than 'hash out'. Often used when people discuss old issues, past events, or complex problems without necessarily aiming for a definitive conclusion. Has a slightly repetitive connotation.
Words that pair with "hash over"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
details old arguments problems events decisions plans
How to conjugate "hash over"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
Base
hash over
I/you/we/they
3rd person
hashes over
he/she/it
Past simple
hashed over
yesterday
Past participle
hashed over
have + pp
-ing form
hashing over
continuous
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