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Meaning of hammer out

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

hammer out

verb

Definitions

  1. To come to (a difficult agreement or settlement) after much arguing and conflict.

    Example: Two years after the flood, my lawyer managed to hammer out a settlement with my insurance company over the damages.