They had a fight, but they will work it out on the remix.
work it out on the remix
idiomTo settle a dispute; to restore a strained relationship; to reconcile.
Origin
first recorded 21st c.Referencing the remix version of "Girl, So Confusing", a song by English singer Charli XCX from her studio album Brat (2024). The original song deals with Charli XCX's strained relationship with another female musician. Upon its release, fans and critics speculated about the subject of the song, with many believing it to be about New Zealand singer Lorde. A remix featuring Lorde was later released, on which she sings: “Well, honestly, I was speechless / When I woke up to your voice note / You told me how you'd been feeling / Let's work it out on the remix”.
After their argument last night, the couple decided to meet for coffee to work it out on the remix.
Despite the deep resentment lingering from their previous collaboration, the two artists agreed to put their differences aside and work it out on the remix.
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Adequate; acceptable as government work, imperfect but not worth the time nor effort of improving.
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