Feb 20 2009 5:01PM GMT
Posted by: Ivy Wigmore
Business writing, CIO, commonly confused words, flush out or flesh out, Quiz
Which is correct — flush out or flesh out?
Posted by: Ivy Wigmore
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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.





