Grammar fix
sort out
deal with or fix
to deal with a problem or arrange something so it's done properly
phrasal verbB1core
Don't mix these meanings
Same phrase, different job.
deal with or fix
to deal with a problem or arrange something so it's done properly
Hear it in context
Notice where the phrase sounds natural.
- Don't worry, I'll sort it out tomorrow morning.general
- Can you sort out the tickets while I park the car?general
Fix the pattern
Pattern: sort + something + out / sort out + something
Avoid 'sort out it' — say 'sort it out' when using a pronoun.
Patternsort + something + out / sort out + something