You use out-and-out to emphasize that someone or something has all the characteristics of a particular type of person or thing.
Much of what has been written about us is out-and-out lies.
= complete, utter
ADJ : ADJ n [ emphasis ]
You use out-and-out to emphasize that someone or something has all the characteristics of a particular type of person or thing.
Much of what has been written about us is out-and-out lies.
= complete, utter
ADJ : ADJ n [ emphasis ]
Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner's English Dictionary. Английский словарь Коллинз COBUILD для изучающих язык на продвинутом уровне. 2006