English verb: hammer out | |||
| 1. | hammer out (communication) discuss vehemently in order to reach a solution or an agreement | ||
| Samples | The leaders of the various Middle Eastern countries are trying to hammer out a peace agreement. | ||
| Synonyms | thrash out | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something. Something ----s something | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | discuss, hash out, talk over | ||