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flat out
Ⅰ ˈflat out adverb MAINLY US ► F0 completely; used for emphasis: » When I asked him about it, he flat-out denied it.→ SEE ALSO FLAT OUT(Cf. ↑flat out)
Ⅱ ˈflat out adjective [before noun] MAINLY US ► F0 complete; used for emphasis: » That was just a flat-out lie.
Ⅲ flat out INFORMAL 3 F0 as fast or as hard as possible: » My car only does about 60 mph, even when it's going flat out.» We've been working flat out to get this done.Thesaurus+: ↑Hurrying and doing things quickly , ↑Busy and activeMain Entry: ↑flat
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