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 | ||