iron out differences

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iron out differences - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  Iron \I"ron\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Ironed; p. pr. & vb. n.
     Ironing.]
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     1. To smooth with an instrument of iron; especially, to
        smooth, as cloth, with a heated flatiron; -- sometimes
        used with out.
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     2. To shackle with irons; to fetter or handcuff. "Ironed like
        a malefactor." --Sir W. Scott.
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     3. To furnish or arm with iron; as, to iron a wagon.
  
     iron out differences resolve differences; settle a dispute.
        [PJC] Ironbark