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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The mishap raised questions about the company’s ability to hash out significant design and engineering challenges on a vehicle considered crucial to SpaceX’s founding goal of eventually carrying convoys of people to Mars.
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Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 19 June 2025
Trump’s second administration was attempting to hash out a new nuclear agreement with Iran that would prevent it from developing a weapon, but Israel’s surprise strikes against Iran last week stopped the ongoing negotiations.
—Elizabeth Crisp, The Hill, 19 June 2025
Many people instantly connected with the low-stakes drama of a friend group who is hashing out drama via passive aggressive notes, side chats, and phone calls.
—Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 15 June 2025
No wage proposal has yet been submitted to the county, Jayaraman said, but labor groups plan to work with the L.A. County Board of Supervisors to hash out the specifics.
—Suhauna Hussain, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2025
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Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 19 June 2025
Trump’s second administration was attempting to hash out a new nuclear agreement with Iran that would prevent it from developing a weapon, but Israel’s surprise strikes against Iran last week stopped the ongoing negotiations.
—Elizabeth Crisp, The Hill, 19 June 2025
Many people instantly connected with the low-stakes drama of a friend group who is hashing out drama via passive aggressive notes, side chats, and phone calls.
—Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 15 June 2025
No wage proposal has yet been submitted to the county, Jayaraman said, but labor groups plan to work with the L.A. County Board of Supervisors to hash out the specifics.
—Suhauna Hussain, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2025
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“Hash out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hash%20out. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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