Hammer Out (something) Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms - What does Hammer Out (something) Idiom mean?

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hammer out (something) What does hammer out (something) mean?	work something out by discussion and debate	The union and managers were able to hammer out an agreement before midnight last night.
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under (someone's) feet What does "under (someone's) feet" mean?	to annoy or interrupt someone when they are working	The children were under the mother's feet while she was cooking dinner.
off the rack What does "off the rack" mean?	(an article of clothing that is) available for immediate purchase, ready-made	Our boss always buys his suits off the rack.
nod off What does "nod off" mean?	to fall asleep (usually while sitting or driving etc.)	I nodded off last night while I was watching television.

You could have knocked me down with a feather What does "You could have knocked me down with a feather" mean?	This idiom is used to mean that the person was very shocked or surprised.
carry on What does " carry on" mean?	to continue, to keep doing something as before	We were permitted to carry on with the party after we talked to the apartment manager.
on the trail/track of (someone or something) What does "on the trail/track of (someone or something)" mean?	to be seeking someone or something	The police dogs were on the trail of the man who had robbed the bank.
shit on What does "shit on" mean?	treat somebody poorly

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Hammer Out (something) Idiom