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Meaning of flat-out

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

flat-out

adjective

Definitions

  1. Complete, total, downright.

  2. Very busy.

  3. Lazy, sleeping.

    Example: flat out (like a lizard in the sun) - doing absolutely nothing

adverb

Definitions

  1. At top speed.

    Example: After 10 minutes of running flat out, he was out of breath.

  2. Bluntly, no holds barred, totally, outright.

    Example: He was flat out furious when his car was stolen.