Hammering out In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "hammering out", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Jimmy Hung calendar 2019-10-01 12:10

Meaning of Hammering out (redirected from hammer out )

Hammer out phrasal verb

A noun or pronoun can be used between "hammer" and "out"

To hit something repeatedly in order to make a dent disappear or stretch it out and make it thinner

I tried to hammer out the dent on the tailgate, but I couldn't.

They need to heat up the metal piece before hammering it out.

To reach a decison or agreement after lengthy discussion

Two warring countries are still trying to hammer a truce out.

Governments have hammered out an international treaty on climate change.

To play something on the piano

He sat in the corner, hammering out a song written by him.

I've been hooked on piano lately. I wish I could soon hammer out a song.

Grammar and Usage of Hammer out

Verb Forms

  • hammered out
  • hammering out

The verb "hammer" must be conjugated according to its tense.
 

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