hash out
phrasal verb
hashed out; hashing out; hashes out
US, informal
1
or hash over
: to talk about (something) : discuss (something)
The detectives hashed out their theories about who committed the murder.
They've spent quite a bit of time hashing over the problem.
We need to sit down and hash things out.
2
: to find (a solution) by talking
Their lawyers hashed out a resolution.
3
: to solve (a problem) by talking
We were finally able to hash out our differences.
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Micah Parsons is eligible for a contract extension, and his representatives and the Dallas Cowboys could soon hash out a massive new deal for the All-Pro pass rusher.
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Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 1 Apr. 2025
Though the ZeniMax union and Microsoft began their relationship on apparently cordial terms — the tech giant voluntarily recognized the group in 2023 as part of an overall open stance to organizing — pressure has ratcheted up as the parties have hashed out their first union agreement.
—Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 1 Apr. 2025
His comments come as House and Senate Republicans are working to hash out a deal on a budget blueprint that would help pave the way for the party to advance President Trump’s tax agenda.
—Aris Folley, The Hill, 27 Mar. 2025
As the teams were hashing out the terms of the trade, Sweeney watched clip after clip of Ragans.
—Zack Meisel, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
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Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 1 Apr. 2025
Though the ZeniMax union and Microsoft began their relationship on apparently cordial terms — the tech giant voluntarily recognized the group in 2023 as part of an overall open stance to organizing — pressure has ratcheted up as the parties have hashed out their first union agreement.
—Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 1 Apr. 2025
His comments come as House and Senate Republicans are working to hash out a deal on a budget blueprint that would help pave the way for the party to advance President Trump’s tax agenda.
—Aris Folley, The Hill, 27 Mar. 2025
As the teams were hashing out the terms of the trade, Sweeney watched clip after clip of Ragans.
—Zack Meisel, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
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“Hash out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hash%20out. Accessed 11 Apr. 2025.
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