sort itself out

Phrasal Verb BritishAmericanAustralian ★★★★☆ Common Casual

Meaning: To resolve without intervention

自行解决
Resolverse solo
自然に解決する
저절로 해결되다

When problems fix themselves.

问题自己解决。
Cuando los problemas se arreglan solos.
問題が自然に解決すること。
문제가 스스로 해결되다.
Base verb: sort
Particle: itself out
Separable: No — the verb and particle stay together

Examples

  1. It'll sort itself out.
    会自行解决的
    Se arreglará solo
    自然と解決するよ
    저절로 해결될 거야.
  2. These things usually sort themselves out.
    这种事通常会自己解决
    Estas cosas suelen arreglarse solas
    こういうことは大抵自然に解決する
    이런 일은 대개 저절로 해결된다.
  3. Let it sort itself out.
    让它自己解决吧
    Dejad que se arregle solo
    自然に任せよう
    자연스럽게 해결되도록 내버려 둬.

Pronunciation

Usage Guide

Context: problems, patience

Tone: reassuring

✓ Do Say

  • It'll sort itself out
    会自己解决的
    Se arreglará solo
    自然に解決するよ
    저절로 해결될 거야

Origin & History

From sorting into order.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

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