Work things out Meaning in English
expression
ˈwɝk/ /ˈθɪŋz/ /ˈaʊt
WURK THINGZ OWT
wˈɜːk/ /θˈɪŋz/ /ˈaʊt
WURK THINGZ OWT
Definition
To find a solution to a problem or disagreement, especially by talking and making compromises.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and often used in personal or relationship contexts. Can refer to solving practical issues or fixing disagreements. Common in phrases like 'let's work things out.' Not the same as 'figure out' (which is more about understanding).
Spanish: resolver las cosas - solucionar las cosasPortuguese (BR): resolver as coisas - acertar as coisasPortuguese (PT): resolver as coisas - acertar as coisasChinese (Simplified): 解决问题 - 协商解决Chinese (Traditional): 解決問題 - 協商解決Hindi: मामला सुलझाना - चीज़ें ठीक करनाArabic: حل الأمور - تسوية الأمورBengali: সমাধান করা - মিটমাট করাRussian: урегулировать - разобраться - уладитьJapanese: 解決する - 話し合って解決するVietnamese: giải quyết - dàn xếpKorean: 해결하다 - 풀다(문제를)Turkish: çözmek - halletmekUrdu: مسئلہ حل کرنا - معاملات سلجھاناIndonesian: menyelesaikan masalah - mencari jalan keluar
Example Sentences
We should sit down and work things out.
basic
It took them months to work things out after the fight.
basic
We can't ignore this. We have to work things out.
basic
Maybe after a good night's sleep, we'll be able to work things out.
natural
We had some problems at first, but we managed to work things out.
natural
Just give us some time—we'll work things out eventually.
natural