OUT-AND-OUT


Meaning of OUT-AND-OUT in English

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 ]

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