Grammar fix
hash out
discuss thoroughly to settle something
to discuss something in detail, especially to try to reach an agreement or find a solution to a problem.
Hear it in context
Notice where the phrase sounds natural.
- We stayed late at the office to hash out the final details of the project.work
- In my opinion, it's important for team members to hash out their differences openly, as this leads to better cooperation and results.IELTS speaking
Fix the pattern
Pattern: hash out something | hash something out
WrongLet's hash out about the budget.
RightLet's hash out the budget.
'Hash out + thing' directly — no 'about'.
Patternhash out something | hash something out
Use it right
Choose the version that sounds natural in speech.
'Hash out' naturally means thrash through details to settle them. 'Deliberate' is formal.
Build natural chunks
Words that usually travel with it.
hash out + detailsthe detailsthe budgeta planour differences
Don't confuse it
'Hash out' is stronger than simply 'discuss' or 'talk about'—it means to work through all the details until a decision or solution is reached. It is not used for casual or superficial conversations.