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hammer out

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hammer out
vb (tr, adverb)
1. to shape or remove with or as if with a hammer
2. to form or produce (an agreement, plan, etc.) after much discussion or dispute
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Verb1.hammer out - discuss vehemently in order to reach a solution or an agreement; "The leaders of the various Middle Eastern countries are trying to hammer out a peace agreement"
hash out, talk over, discuss - speak with others about (something); talk (something) over in detail; have a discussion; "We discussed our household budget"
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? hammer out
vt sep
metalhämmern; nail, bricks(her)ausschlagen or -klopfen; dentausbeulen
(fig) plan, agreement, solutionausarbeiten, aushandeln; difficultiesbeseitigen, bereinigen; verseschmieden; tunehämmern


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I can go ahead and hammer out the stuff they want, and earn the equivalent of a good salary by it.
 
 
 
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