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flat-out

UK
/ˌflæt ˈaʊt/
US
/ˌflæt ˈaʊt/

Translations

flat-outadjective
more flat-out
Comp.
most flat-out
Super.
UK
/ˌflæt ˈaʊt/
US
/ˌflæt ˈaʊt/
catégoriqueEmploi emphatique ; pour une affirmation ou un refus sans ambiguïté.
It was a flat-out lie, and everyone knew it.
C’était un mensonge catégorique, et tout le monde le savait.
Additional translations
à fondSurtout dans le registre sportif ou technique ; idée de vitesse ou d’effort maximal.
Synonyms
total
utter
unqualified
absolute
complete
flat-outadverb
She flat-out refused to attend the meeting.
Elle a catégoriquement refusé d’assister à la réunion.
à fondFamilier ; indique un effort ou une vitesse maximum.
He was running flat-out to catch the bus.
Il courait à fond pour attraper le bus.
She was flat-out exhausted after the hike.
Elle était complètement épuisée après la randonnée.
Synonyms
totally
completely
utterly
absolutely
blatantly
outright

Definitions

flat-outadjective
Complete and without any doubt; absolute.
It was a flat-out lie, and everyone knew it.
Performed or operating at maximum speed or with maximum effort
The cyclists launched a flat-out sprint in the final kilometre.
flat-outadverb
In a direct or straightforward manner; without hesitation or reservation.
She flat-out refused to attend the meeting.
At top speed or with maximum effort.
He was running flat-out to catch the bus.
Completely; absolutely.
She was flat-out exhausted after the hike.
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