flat_out | ||
1. | [ adverb ] in a blunt direct manner | |
Synonyms: | bluntly brusquely roundly bluffly | |
Examples: | "he spoke bluntly" "he stated his opinion flat-out" "he was criticized roundly" |
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Related terms: | blunt brusque bluff blunt brusque | |
2. | [ adverb ] at top speed | |
Synonyms: | like_blue_murder | |
Examples: | "he ran flat out to catch the bus" "he was off down the road like blue murder" |
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3. | [ adverb ] at top speed | |
Examples: | "ran flat out to catch the bus" |
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Similar spelling: |
flood_out |