iron out
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To remove (a crease or creases) with an iron.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
That shirt still has a few more wrinkles to iron out.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To make (something) flat or smooth as if with an iron.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Meaning · English
To resolve (a dispute); to solve (a problem).
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “iron out” mean?
To remove (a crease or creases) with an iron.
Is “iron out” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.