HyperDic: hammer_out

English > 1 sense of the expression hammer out:
VERBcommunicationhammer out, thrash outdiscuss vehemently in order to reach a solution or an agreement
English > hammer out: 1 sense > verb 1, communication
Meaningdiscuss vehemently in order to reach a solution or an agreement.
PatternSomebody ----s something; Something ----s something
Example"The leaders of the various Middle Eastern countries are trying to hammer out a peace agreement"
Synonymthrash out
Broaderhash out, discuss, talk overspeak with others about (something)
Spanishdiscutir a fondo, machacar, negociar

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