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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Lawyers are expected to hash out details for how that filter team will process and manage the phone’s contents in the future.
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Evan Mealins, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
Nelson said that relationship with Musk, who is one of Trump’s biggest supporters, is one that will have to be hashed out as far conflicts of interest.
—Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 20 Dec. 2024
Shields said the issues between her and Ali aren’t damaged beyond repair, but admits things were said and done that need to be hashed out.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Some details expected to be hashed out Thursday include when four candidate forums, effectively mini-debates, will occur, and if any of them will be moderated on live television, as well as voting and balloting procedures.
—Brittany Shepherd, ABC News, 12 Dec. 2024
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Evan Mealins, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
Nelson said that relationship with Musk, who is one of Trump’s biggest supporters, is one that will have to be hashed out as far conflicts of interest.
—Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 20 Dec. 2024
Shields said the issues between her and Ali aren’t damaged beyond repair, but admits things were said and done that need to be hashed out.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Some details expected to be hashed out Thursday include when four candidate forums, effectively mini-debates, will occur, and if any of them will be moderated on live television, as well as voting and balloting procedures.
—Brittany Shepherd, ABC News, 12 Dec. 2024
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“Hash out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hash%20out. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.
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