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hammer out

The negotiators hammer out the final details of the trade agreement.

Definition
  1. Verb:
    • To discuss or negotiate something, especially a difficult or complex issue, until a final agreement or solution is reached through persistent effort. It implies a process of working through details, disagreements, or problems to produce a final, workable result.
Usage
  • The verb "hammer out" is transitive and requires a direct object (e.g., an agreement, a deal, a plan, details).
  • It is often used in formal or professional contexts related to business, politics, law, or any situation requiring detailed negotiation.
  • The phrasal verb suggests the final result is shaped through forceful or persistent discussion, like metal being shaped by a hammer.
Examples
  • Verb:
    • The two companies met for weeks to hammer out the terms of the merger.
    • After lengthy debate, the committee finally hammered out a compromise.
    • The negotiators worked through the night to hammer out a ceasefire agreement.
Advanced Usage
  • "to hammer out the details/kinks": To resolve the specific, often problematic, elements of a plan or agreement.
    • We've agreed on the core idea; now we just need to hammer out the details.
Variants and Related Words
  • Hammer (verb): To strike repeatedly. The imagery of "hammer out" derives from this physical act of shaping metal.
  • Thrash out (verb): A near-synonymous phrasal verb meaning to discuss thoroughly to reach a conclusion.
Synonyms
  • Negotiate: To discuss something formally to reach an agreement.
  • Work out: To solve a problem or find a solution through effort.
  • Thrash out: To discuss (a problem or issue) thoroughly until a solution is found.
Related Phrasal Verbs
  • Hammer away at: To work persistently on a task or problem.
    • She hammered away at the draft until it was perfect.
Related Idioms
  • "To iron out": To resolve or smooth out difficulties or problems. This idiom is very similar in meaning to "hammer out" but often implies resolving minor final issues.
    • They met to iron out the last few contractual issues.
hammer out

The negotiators hammer out the final details of the trade agreement.

Verb
  1. discuss vehemently in order to reach a solution or an agreement
    • The leaders of the various Middle Eastern countries are trying to hammer out a peace agreement

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