Meaning trap

sort out

solve a problem

To deal with a problem or difficult situation successfully.

phrasal verbB2common

Don't mix these meanings

Same phrase, different job.

solve a problem

To deal with a problem or difficult situation successfully.

sort out (organise)

Another meaning of 'sort out' is 'organise'; compare the examples to keep the meanings separate.

Notice where the phrase sounds natural.

Don't worry, I'll sort out the issue with your booking.work
In my opinion, it's important to sort out any misunderstandings with friends as soon as possible to maintain good relationships.IELTS speaking

Pattern: sort out + noun/pronoun

WrongLet me sort out this with them.

RightLet me sort this out with them.

With 'this/it', the object goes in the middle: 'sort it out'.

Patternsort out + noun/pronoun

Choose the version that sounds natural in speech.

Stiff I will resolve the matter with the supplier.

Natural I'll sort it out with the supplier.

'Sort out' is the everyday verb for fixing a problem; 'resolve the matter' is formal/legal.

Words that usually travel with it.

Different from 'find out', which means to discover information.

sort out (organise) — Another meaning of 'sort out' is 'organise'; compare the examples to keep the meanings separate.