talk out
To fix a problem or argument by talking about it until you feel better or reach an agreement.
Meanings
To resolve a problem, disagreement, or emotional issue through open discussion.
"Instead of staying angry, they sat down and talked things out over dinner."
(British parliamentary English) To prevent a bill from being voted on by speaking until the session ends.
"The opposition managed to talk out the proposed legislation by debating until the session closed."
The emotional resolution sense is very common in therapeutic and relationship contexts. In British parliamentary English, 'talk out' specifically refers to filibustering a bill. The separable object ('talk it out', 'talk things out') is the most common form.
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