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Grammar fix

sort out

deal with or fix

to deal with a problem or arrange something so it's done properly

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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

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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

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