Phrase guide

hash out

verb · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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verb

Meaning 1

To work through the details of something; especially to work through difficulties.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic

Examples

  • They stayed up late hashing out the details of the contract.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

verb

Meaning 2

speak with others about (something); talk (something) over in detail; have a discussion

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • We discussed our household budget

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: discuss, talk over

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: talk of, talk about

Narrower terms: negociate, negotiate, talk terms, powwow, debate, deliberate, consider, moot, turn over, bandy, kick around, moderate, chair, lead, rede, advise, counsel, confer, confabulate, confab, consult, broach, initiate, bandy about, thrash out, hammer out

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