hammer out

Definition of Hammer Out in English :

1. hammer out, thrash out

discuss vehemently in order to reach a solution or an agreement

Example Sentences:
'The leaders of the various Middle Eastern countries are trying to hammer out a peace agreement'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Hammer Out

verb (tr, adverb)

1.

to shape or remove with or as if with a hammer

2.

to form or produce (an agreement, plan, etc) after much discussion or dispute

1.

to shape, construct, or produce by hammering

2.

to make flat by hammering

3.

to take out by or as by hammering

4.

to develop or work out by careful thought or repeated effort