point-blank

UK
/pɔɪnt blæŋk/
US
/pɔɪnt blæŋk/

Translations

point-blankadjective
more point-blank
Comp.
most point-blank
Super.
UK
/pɔɪnt blæŋk/
US
/pɔɪnt blæŋk/
He gave a point-blank refusal to the proposal.
Он дал категорический отказ на предложение.
She asked him a point-blank question about his intentions.
Она задала ему прямой вопрос о его намерениях.
point-blankadverb
UK
/ˌpɔɪntˈblæŋk/
US
/ˌpɔɪntˈblæŋk/
в упор
He refused point-blank to attend the meeting.
Он в упор отказался присутствовать на встрече.

Definitions

point-blankadjective
Direct and without any attempt to be polite or to avoid upsetting someone.
She gave a point-blank refusal to his request.
Very close to the target or subject, often used to describe a shot fired from a gun.
The hunter took a point-blank shot at the deer.
point-blankadverb
In a very direct or blunt manner, without any attempt to soften the impact.
She told him point-blank that she wasn't interested in going out with him.
At very close range, typically used in reference to shooting.
The hunter fired point-blank at the target, ensuring a perfect shot.