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Feb 20 2009   5:01PM GMT

Which is correct — flush out or flesh out?



Posted by: Ivy Wigmore
Business writing, CIO, commonly confused words, flush out or flesh out, Quiz
typing Which is correct?
The manager clapped me on the back and said, “Let’s get that contract signed and we can _____ out the details later.”
a. flesh
b. flush

Answer: a

Explanation: To flesh out means to make something more complete or to elaborate on something. To flush out, on the other hand, means to force something out of hiding.

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