Definition & Meaning of "flat out"in English

flat out

at the maximum speed

Informal

Examples

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

The chef worked flat out to prepare a gourmet meal for the large banquet.

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

bluffly

bluntly

candidly

directly

flat

Examples

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

He denied the accusations flat out without offering any explanation.

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