| 单词 | flat out |
| 释义 | flat outphrase See full dictionary entry for flatIf you do something flat out, you do it as fast or as hard as you can. Everyone is working flat out to try to trap those responsible. They hurtled across the line in a flat-out sprint. Synonyms: at full speed, all out, to the full, hell for leather [informal] More Synonyms of flat out flat outphrase See full dictionary entry for flatYou use flat out to emphasize that something is completely the case. [mainly US, informal, emphasis] That allegation is a flat-out lie. They say the industry is flat out lying about the effects of deregulation. flat out in British English informal See full dictionary entry for flata. with the maximum speed or effort b. totally exhausted flat-out in British English (ˈflætˌaʊt) adjective informal 1. done at maximum speed going at a flat-out gallop 2. US downright; complete and utter Her request met with a flat-out refusal. That allegation is a flat-out lie. adverb 3. US simply; completely and utterly Even people who flat-out don't like fish enjoy these sandwiches. They say the industry is flat-out lying about the effects of deregulation. Some of the alleged plots were flat-out ridiculous. I admit I've been flat-out unkind to the woman in the past. flat out in British English (flæt aʊt) adjective 1. totally exhausted When I finally got home I was flat out and had to lie down for an hour. adverb informal 2. with the maximum speed or effort We were going flat out and weren't gaining on them at all. I run flat out for a hundred yards, then jog for another hundred. Everyone is working flat out to try to catch those responsible. Even if we work flat out for the next three weeks, we shan't be able to completethe job on time. flat out in American English Informal 1. at full speed, with maximum effort, etc. 2. clear(ly); definite(ly) flat-out in American English (flætˈaʊt) adjective Informal 1. at full speed, with maximum effort, etc. 2. absolute; thorough; definite Examples of 'flat out' in a sentence |
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