hash out
phrasal verb
hashed out; hashing out; hashes out
US, informal
1
or hash over
: to talk about (something) : discuss (something)
The detectives hashed out their theories about who committed the murder.
They've spent quite a bit of time hashing over the problem.
We need to sit down and hash things out.
2
: to find (a solution) by talking
Their lawyers hashed out a resolution.
3
: to solve (a problem) by talking
We were finally able to hash out our differences.
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In the wake of their latest rift, Dwight Howard has offered to hash out his differences with Shaquille O’Neal by extending an invitation to his longtime nemesis to appear on his podcast.
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Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 8 Jan. 2025
One of the big questions that needs to be hashed out is whether to move Trump’s agenda in a single budget reconciliation package or break it up into two packages.
—Alexander Bolton, The Hill, 6 Jan. 2025
Republican lawmakers are still hashing out what will be included in the first reconciliation package, although most expect the bill to be primarily focused on extending or expanding 2017-era tax cuts, at a minimum.
—Adam S. Minsky, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
The trio discuss getting the group altogether for a possible glamping trip so that the ladies can hash out their issues, and get on one accord.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 9 Dec. 2024
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Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 8 Jan. 2025
One of the big questions that needs to be hashed out is whether to move Trump’s agenda in a single budget reconciliation package or break it up into two packages.
—Alexander Bolton, The Hill, 6 Jan. 2025
Republican lawmakers are still hashing out what will be included in the first reconciliation package, although most expect the bill to be primarily focused on extending or expanding 2017-era tax cuts, at a minimum.
—Adam S. Minsky, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
The trio discuss getting the group altogether for a possible glamping trip so that the ladies can hash out their issues, and get on one accord.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 9 Dec. 2024
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“Hash out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hash%20out. Accessed 15 Jan. 2025.
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