Definition of 'argue out'
phrasal verb
argueIf two or more people argue something out, they discuss it or thoroughly in order to reach a conclusion or decision.
If there's a dispute we argue it out. [VERB noun PARTICLE]
The question of divorce was discussed and argued out in the frankest tones. [VERB noun PARTICLE]
[Also VERB PARTICLE noun (not pronoun)] COBUILD Advanced English Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers
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