iron out

iron out {v.}, {informal}

To discuss and reach an agreement about (a difference); find a solution for (a problem); remove (a difficulty).

The company and its workers ironed out their differences over hours and pay.

The House and Senate ironed out the differences between their two different tax bills.

Compare: MAKE UP (5).

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