ποΈ Idiom: Iron Out the Details
π¬ Meaning
- Solve small problems or questions carefully.
- Working through all the details to make something perfect.
π§ Example Sentences
- We need to iron out the details before signing the contract.
- The team met to iron out the details of the project plan.
- Letβs iron out the details so there are no mistakes later.
ποΈ Origin
This idiom comes from ironing clothes to remove wrinkles and make them smooth. It means fixing small problems so everything works well.
π Practice Exercises
1. Fill in the blank:
We should ________ before the presentation tomorrow.
Answer
iron out the details
2. Multiple choice:
What does “iron out the details” mean?
a) Create new problems
b) Solve small problems carefully
c) Ignore the plan
Answer
b) Solve small problems carefully
3. Rewrite the sentence:
“We need to fix all small problems before starting.”
Answer
We need to iron out the details before starting.
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