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Idiom

sort outsort (something) out

to deal successfully with a problem or a situation.

We know that our boys have gotten into trouble with the law, but our family is working on sorting it out.Detectives are still sorting out who was involved in the crime.

Usage notes: often in the form sort things out:

We haven't had many chances to talk to each other and sort things out.

Medial position of obj. very common--SL, 1/03

Phr V

sort out

sorts, sorting, sorted

sort out sth or sort sth out

to successfully deal with a problem or difficult situation

Initially we had some problems with our computer system but they've been sorted out now.She spent several days sorting out disagreements among the staff.

to arrange or organize things which are untidy

My first task was to sort out a pile of papers.

sort-out

noun singular British informal

This cupboard needs a really good sort-out.

to separate one type of thing from a group of things

Sort out the books you want and put them on the table.

sometimes + from

You'll need to sort out the whites from the rest of the washing.

to make a decision about something by discussing it with someone else or by considering it carefullyusually + question word

We need to sort out what we're doing about accommodation.

sort yourself out

(always reflexive) British & Australian informal to spend time dealing with your personal problems or organizing your things

He needs a bit of time to sort himself out before he even thinks about working.Just give me five minutes to sort myself out and I'll be with you.

sort out sb or sort sb out

British slang to attack someone in order to punish them for behaving badly

Do that again, mate, and I'll sort you out!

sort (oneself) out

1. To make oneself presentable; to fix one's appearance. In this usage, a reflexive pronoun is used between "sort" and "out." A: "People from the local newspaper want to do an interview with you." B: "OK, tell them I just need 15 minutes to sort myself out first." You're a mess, Tom—your clothes are dirty and you smell like you haven't showered in a week. Take the rest of the day off, go home, and sort yourself out.

2. To calm oneself down and begin to think or act appropriately. In this usage, a reflexive pronoun is used between "sort" and "out." I know you're stressed out, but you need to sort yourself out and get this report done! I hope she sorts herself out soon. We need her to be focused heading into this trial.

sort out

1. To separate and arrange something according to certain properties. A noun or pronoun can be used between "sort" and "out." We need to sort these clothes out and decide what we're going to keep. My job is to sort out the recyclables so that all the paper, plastic, aluminum, and glass goes to the right part of the facility.

2. To understand or resolve a problem or conflict. A noun or pronoun can be used between "sort" and "out." They brought in the head of human resources to sort the issue out. I've spent nearly an hour on this math problem, but I still can't sort it out.

3. To correct, discipline, reprimand, or punish someone for their behavior. A noun or pronoun can be used between "sort" and "out." The disciplinarian had to come in to sort out the unruly students. A: "The new accountant has been giving me nothing but grief since he began." B: "Don't worry, I'll go sort him out."

sort oneself out

to pull oneself together; to figure out what to do about one's problems. (Fig. on sort something out {2}.) I need a few days to sort myself out. I need some time to sort myself out.

sort something out

1. Lit. to sort something; to arrange according to class or category. Let's sort these cards out. Would you please sort out your socks?

2. Fig. to study a problem and figure it out. I can't sort this out without some more time. Let's sort out this mess and settle it once and for all.

sort out

1. To separate some class, kind, or size from others: I sorted out the blue socks and washed them separately. We sorted the rotten fruit out from the rest and threw it away.

2. To arrange some collection according to class, kind, or size: I sorted out the pile of photos and put them in the appropriate albums. The jeweler sorted the diamonds out by weight and clarity.

3. To resolve some confusion or conflict: It took me an hour to sort out the problem with my reservation. The couple almost broke up, but they managed to sort things out.

4. Slang To punish someone or correct someone's behavior: If they keep messing around, I'll have to go sort them out.

词组	sort out
释义	Idiom sort outsort (something) out to deal successfully with a problem or a situation. We know that our boys have gotten into trouble with the law, but our family is working on sorting it out.Detectives are still sorting out who was involved in the crime. Usage notes: often in the form sort things out: We haven't had many chances to talk to each other and sort things out. Medial position of obj. very common--SL, 1/03 Phr V sort out sorts, sorting, sorted sort out sth or sort sth out to successfully deal with a problem or difficult situation Initially we had some problems with our computer system but they've been sorted out now.She spent several days sorting out disagreements among the staff. to arrange or organize things which are untidy My first task was to sort out a pile of papers. sort-out noun singular British informal This cupboard needs a really good sort-out. to separate one type of thing from a group of things Sort out the books you want and put them on the table. sometimes + from You'll need to sort out the whites from the rest of the washing. to make a decision about something by discussing it with someone else or by considering it carefullyusually + question word We need to sort out what we're doing about accommodation. sort yourself out (always reflexive) British & Australian informal to spend time dealing with your personal problems or organizing your things He needs a bit of time to sort himself out before he even thinks about working.Just give me five minutes to sort myself out and I'll be with you. sort out sb or sort sb out British slang to attack someone in order to punish them for behaving badly Do that again, mate, and I'll sort you out! sort out verb to use violence to resolve a difference with someone UK, 1937 phrasesort out1. sort out sth • *sort sth* out** especially BrE to successfully deal with a problem, a difficult situation, or a disagreement: The Irish star revealed that she went to a psychiatrist to sort out her problems. the role of the United Nations in sorting out international disputesget it sorted out I'll be glad when we've got everything sorted out.sort yourself out/sort out your life (=deal with your personal problems and difficulties so that you can have a normal life) Fergie should be left in peace to sort out her life. She's had enough drama lately. You've got to try and stop drinking and sort yourself out.■ SIMILAR TO: deal with, resolve formal2. sort itself out if a situation sorts itself out, it stops being a problem without anyone trying to do anything: Don't worry. I'm sure it'll all sort itself out in the end.3. sort out sth • *sort sth* out** to arrange or organize things so that they are no longer untidy or badly organized, or so that they are ready to be used: Ally wanted me to help her sort out the house. We need to sort out our camping gear before we go away on holiday. Beaverbrook has until November 9 to sort out his financial affairs.■ SIMILAR TO: put sth in ordersort-out n singular BrE informal when you make a place tidy and get rid of the things you do not need: Cathy's room could do with a good sort-out.4. sort out sth • *sort sth* out** especially BrE to arrange to get something or to arrange for something to be done: Working mothers often have difficulty sorting out childcare. I'll call the airline and see if they can sort something out about the tickets.5. sort out sth • *sort sth* out** especially BrE to make final decisions about something that is planned to happen by discussing it with other people and dealing with all the things that are connected with it: The Manchester United star is set to travel north to sort out the details of his new contract. Have you sorted out where you're going to live? You'd have thought by now they would have sorted it out.■ SIMILAR TO: finalize6. sort out sth • *sort sth* out to separate one type of thing from another: Steve had spotted the letter while sorting out mail for first class delivery.sort out sth from sth (=separate one type of thing from another) Always sort out the whites from the other clothes, and never put them together in the same wash.7. sort out sb • sort sb out** BrE informal to stop someone from causing problems or annoying you, for example by attacking them or punishing them: They had a big fight, and she had to call in the police to sort him out. He said if I ever went near his girlfriend again, he'd come round with his mates and sort me out. sort (oneself) out 1. To make oneself presentable; to fix one's appearance. In this usage, a reflexive pronoun is used between "sort" and "out." A: "People from the local newspaper want to do an interview with you." B: "OK, tell them I just need 15 minutes to sort myself out first." You're a mess, Tom—your clothes are dirty and you smell like you haven't showered in a week. Take the rest of the day off, go home, and sort yourself out. 2. To calm oneself down and begin to think or act appropriately. In this usage, a reflexive pronoun is used between "sort" and "out." I know you're stressed out, but you need to sort yourself out and get this report done! I hope she sorts herself out soon. We need her to be focused heading into this trial. sort out 1. To separate and arrange something according to certain properties. A noun or pronoun can be used between "sort" and "out." We need to sort these clothes out and decide what we're going to keep. My job is to sort out the recyclables so that all the paper, plastic, aluminum, and glass goes to the right part of the facility. 2. To understand or resolve a problem or conflict. A noun or pronoun can be used between "sort" and "out." They brought in the head of human resources to sort the issue out. I've spent nearly an hour on this math problem, but I still can't sort it out. 3. To correct, discipline, reprimand, or punish someone for their behavior. A noun or pronoun can be used between "sort" and "out." The disciplinarian had to come in to sort out the unruly students. A: "The new accountant has been giving me nothing but grief since he began." B: "Don't worry, I'll go sort him out." sort oneself out to pull oneself together; to figure out what to do about one's problems. (Fig. on sort something out {2}.) I need a few days to sort myself out. I need some time to sort myself out. sort something out 1. Lit. to sort something; to arrange according to class or category. Let's sort these cards out. Would you please sort out your socks? 2. Fig. to study a problem and figure it out. I can't sort this out without some more time. Let's sort out this mess and settle it once and for all. sort out v. 1. To separate some class, kind, or size from others: I sorted out the blue socks and washed them separately. We sorted the rotten fruit out from the rest and threw it away. 2. To arrange some collection according to class, kind, or size: I sorted out the pile of photos and put them in the appropriate albums. The jeweler sorted the diamonds out by weight and clarity. 3. To resolve some confusion or conflict: It took me an hour to sort out the problem with my reservation. The couple almost broke up, but they managed to sort things out. 4. Slang To punish someone or correct someone's behavior: If they keep messing around, I'll have to go sort them out.
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