Grammar fix
thrash out
resolve by discussion
to discuss something in detail, often for a long time, in order to reach an agreement or find a solution, especially when there are disagreements or complex issues.
Hear it in context
Notice where the phrase sounds natural.
- The management and staff spent hours thrashing out the details of the new contract.work
- In situations where team members have different opinions, it's important to thrash out the issues together to reach a fair decision.IELTS speaking
Fix the pattern
Pattern: thrash out something | thrash something out
WrongWe thrashed out about the budget.
RightWe thrashed out the budget.
'Thrash out' takes the object directly — no 'about'.
Patternthrash out something | thrash something out
Use it right
Choose the version that sounds natural in speech.
'Thrash out' is the idiomatic verb for hammering something out through long discussion.
Build natural chunks
Words that usually travel with it.
thrash out + issuethe detailsan agreementthe differencesa deal
Don't confuse it
'Thrash out' is stronger and more specific than 'discuss'—it implies working hard to resolve something, not just talking about it. It does not mean 'argue' in a hostile way, but rather to work together to find a solution.