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Lagataw Posted 16 years ago
Vocabulary

The idiom 'sort out'

In what context is the ediom 'sort out' usually used in AmE and in BrE?

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Any kind of confusion may (hopefully) be sorted out. It doesn't make sense that every time I do X, Y, and Z on my computer - and then do A, B, and C, - J and K happen. Can you help me sort it out?

— Avangi

  • Any kind of confusion may (hopefully) be sorted out.
  • It doesn't make sense that every time I do X, Y, and Z on my computer - and then do A, B, and C, - J and K happen.
  • Can you help me sort it out?
  • (solve the puzzle) It could apply to marital relations.
  • Why do we always seem to have these big problems?
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Any kind of confusion may (hopefully) be sorted out.

It doesn't make sense that every time I do X, Y, and Z on my computer - and then do A, B, and C, - J and K happen. Can you help me sort it out? (solve the puzzle)

It could apply to marital relations. Why do we always seem to have these big problems?

How about the Beatles tune, "We Can Work It
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Do you use it for organizing stuff?
e.g.
I need to sort out all the stuff on the table. It's messy.
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Absolutely! When you finish yours, perhaps you can help me with mine! Emotion: smile
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