thrash out

thrash  (thrsh)

v. thrashed, thrash·ing, thrash·es

v.tr.

1. To beat with or as if with a flail, especially as a punishment. See Synonyms at beat.

2. To swing or strike in a manner suggesting the action of a flail: The alligator thrashed its tail.

3. To defeat utterly; vanquish.

4. To thresh.

5. To sail (a boat) against opposing winds or tides.

v.intr.

1. To move wildly or violently: thrashed about all night.

2. To strike or flail.

3. To thresh.

4. To sail against opposing tides or winds.

n.

1. The act or an instance of thrashing.

2. Music See speed metal.

Phrasal Verb:

thrash out

To discuss fully.

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[Variant of thresh.]

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thrasher n.

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thrash out

Verb

to discuss (a problem or difficulty) fully in order to come to an agreement or decision about it: we must arrange a meeting to thrash out the details of the scheme

Thesaurus

Verb

1.

thrash 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" hammer out hash out, talk over, discuss - speak with others about (something); talk (something) over in detail; have a discussion; "We discussed our household budget"