English adverb: flat out | |||
1. | flat out in a blunt direct manner | ||
Samples | He spoke bluntly. He stated his opinion flat-out. He was criticized roundly. | ||
Synonyms | bluffly, bluntly, brusquely, roundly | ||
2. | flat out at top speed | ||
Samples | He ran flat out to catch the bus. He was off down the road like blue murder. | ||
Synonyms | like blue murder | ||