FLAT OUT


Meaning of FLAT OUT in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ adverb ]

Date: 1932

1. : in a blunt and direct manner : openly

called flat out for revolution — National Review

2. : at top speed or peak performance

the car does 180 m.p.h. flat out

3. usually flat-out : absolutely , downright — usually used as an intensive

is just flat-out confusing

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate English vocabulary.      Энциклопедический словарь английского языка Merriam Webster.