Flat out

Flat out

FLAT OUT /flat out/
Informal United Kingdom

At full speed.

Example Sentences

"You should hear how they use 'Flat out' in Britain."
"It's quite common to say 'Flat out' in the UK."

Etymology & History

British expression meaning at maximum speed/effort or directly. 'Flat out working!' or 'told him flat out'. British intensity and directness.

Word Details

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Region
General British
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Era
Modern
Language
Mild
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Formality
Informal
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