flat out

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Adverbial flat out has 2 senses

bluffly, bluntly, brusquely, flat out, roundly - in a blunt direct manner; "he spoke bluntly"; "he stated his opinion flat-out"; "he was criticized roundly"
flat out, like blue murder - at top speed; "he ran flat out to catch the bus"; "he was off down the road like blue murder"

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Term: flat out

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sense 1: At full speed or maximum capacity.

Example Sentence: The race car was driving flat out on the straightaway.

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Part of Speech: Verb

Sense 1: To state something bluntly or directly without hesitation or reservation.

Example Sentence: He flat out refused to help us with the project.

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Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense 1: Completely exhausted or fatigued.

Example Sentence: After running a marathon, she was flat out tired.

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Sense 2: Unembellished or straightforward.

Example Sentence: His flat out response to the question surprised everyone.

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Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 1: A state of complete dedication or commitment.

Example Sentence: The team showed flat out determination to win the championship.

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