sort something out — meaning, examples & etymology [English]

sort something out (/sɔːrt ˈsʌmθɪŋ aʊt/)

verb  ·  Intermediate  ·  Common Verbs

🔊 /sɔːrt ˈsʌmθɪŋ aʊt/

Meaning

Meaning: resolve or organise

To deal with a problem or organise something successfully.

Examples

🗣 Don’t worry, I’ll sort it out.

Etymology

From ‘sort’, to arrange, plus ‘out’, resolving matters.

How & Where It’s Used

Common for resolving problems.

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