Definition

Verb: - To discuss something thoroughly and vigorously in order to reach a solution, agreement, or conclusion. It implies a detailed, often lengthy, and sometimes heated debate to work through complex issues.

Usage

This verb is typically used in contexts where people need to negotiate, debate, or resolve difficult problems through intensive discussion. It is often followed by the specific topic or issue being discussed (e.g., thrash out a deal, thrash out the details). It is a transitive verb, requiring a direct object.

Examples

• The committee will thrash out the final wording of the report tomorrow.
• We need to sit down and thrash out our differences before moving forward.
• The two sides met for hours to thrash out a compromise.

Advanced Usage

• "to thrash something out with someone": To have a detailed discussion with a specific person or group to resolve something.
  • I need to thrash this schedule out with the project manager.

Variants and Related Words

• Hammer out (phrasal verb): A very close synonym, meaning to produce an agreement or solution through hard negotiation or discussion.
  • They hammered out a new contract.

Synonyms

• Debate
• Negotiate
• Work out
• Resolve (through discussion)

Related Phrasal Verbs

(This word is itself a phrasal verb.)

Related Idioms

• To have it out (with someone): To discuss a problem or disagreement openly and forcefully until it is resolved. This idiom is more confrontational than "thrash out."
  • They finally had it out over the money issue.

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