Select the best option to fill in the blank with the correct phrasal verb:-

I had to _____ some discrepancies in the report before submitting it to the board.

iron out

The correct answer is Option (1) → iron out

• Iron out means to resolve, settle, or eliminate difficulties, differences, or problems.

• In the context of the sentence, the discrepancies (inconsistencies/errors) needed to be resolved or corrected before the report could be presented.