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. The government's initiative has certainly had a promising start. We'll have to see if they can get the kinks out. Our latest software update is nearly finished—the developers just need to get the kinks out at this point.

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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.

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