get the kinks out

get the kinks out

To remove or fix any small problems that are present in something, such as a project. The main development is finished, we just need to get the kinks out before we release the product.
See also: get, kink, out
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

get the kinks (ironed) out

Fig. to fix a problem associated with something. The actors had to get the kinks out before they were ready to present the play to an audience. That'll be a right nice car, when you get the kinks ironed out in the engine.
See also: get, kink, out
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • iron out the kinks
  • kink
  • get the kinks ironed out
  • fix over
  • be in a fix
  • be/get in a fix
  • in a fix
  • cop a fix
  • good enough
  • good enough for jazz
References in periodicals archive
Long and short relievers should loosen up a little before the game and during it, if necessary, to get the kinks out. Young guys warm up too much and throw too many pitches down in the bullpen.