flat out
flat
flæt
flāt
out
aʊt
awt
British pronunciation
/flˈat ˈaʊt/
flat-out

Definition & Meaning of "flat out"in English

flat out
01

at the maximum speed

InformalInformal
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Examples
The athlete sprinted flat out to cross the finish line ahead of the competition.
02

in an unambiguously blunt or direct way, without hesitation, softening, or tact

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Examples
She told me flat out that I was n't qualified for the job.
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