1
[ adverb ] in a blunt direct manner

Synonyms

bluntly brusquely roundly bluffly

Examples

"he spoke bluntly" "he stated his opinion flat-out" "he was criticized roundly"

Related terms

blunt brusque bluff blunt brusque

2
[ adverb ] at top speed

Synonyms

like_blue_murder

Examples

"he ran flat out to catch the bus" "he was off down the road like blue murder"

3
[ adverb ] at top speed

Examples

"ran flat out to catch the bus"

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Similar Spelling

flood_out

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