HAMMER OUT STH


Meaning of HAMMER OUT STH in English

1.

to discuss a plan, an idea, etc. until everyone agrees or a decision is made :

to hammer out a compromise

2.

to play a tune, especially on a piano, loudly and not very well

Oxford Advanced Learner's English Dictionary.      Оксфордский английский словарь для изучающик язык на продвинутом уровне.