flat-out

The definition of flat out is to move at top speed.

(adjective)

An example of flat out is a sprinter’s run.

Flat out is defined as something told with complete honesty.

(adverb)

An example of flat out is a gossip’s story that leaves out no details.

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See flat-out in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

  1. at full speed, with maximum effort, etc.
  2. absolute; thorough; definite

See flat-out in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adverb
Informal
  1. In a direct manner; bluntly: told me the truth flat out.
  2. At top speed: running flat out.

adjective
Informal
Thoroughgoing; out-and-out: a flat-out promotional campaign; a flat-out deception.

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