work out the kinks (after running into some kinks)***
Another great English phrase is "work out the
kinks."
This can mean, straighten something like a chain, or your
spine.
examples
The chain was tangled and took Andrew almost an hour to work
out all the kinks.
Debbie went to a massage specialist to work out all the
kinks in her neck.
This can also mean to fix the problems in a plan or process.
examples
While planning their vacation Mary and Scott ran into a few
kinks. Fortunately, they were able to
work them out before the departure date.
Everything was set for Jim and Dorothy's second honeymoon
when they ran into a few kinks. Their
flight was cancelled unexpectedly and the hotel they had booked went bankrupt. They couldn't work out the kinks and had to postpone
the whole thing.
***I have heard people say iron out the kinks.
