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Rareflat out
The correct spelling is flat out.
How to pronounce flat out
noun
Say it like: Fla-t o-wt
The correct spelling is flat out. A total failure. For example: "flat out (like a lizard in the sun) - doing absolutely nothing"
Usage Examples
“flat out (like a lizard in the sun) - doing absolutely nothing”
“After 10 minutes of running flat out, he was out of breath.”
“He was flat out furious when his car was stolen.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.A total failure.
- 2.A baked portion of flatbread; a baked item that is not meant to rise.
- 3.A wrap, an item of food consisting of various ingredients wrapped in a tortilla or pancake.
- 4.A section of piste that is relatively flat, causing or allowing skiers to slow down.
- 5.A uncambered corner of racetrack; a racetrack whose corners are uncambered.
verb
- 1.To fail after a promising beginning; to disappoint expectations.
adjective
- 1.Complete, total, downright.
- 2.Very busy.
- 3.Lazy, sleeping.
adverb
- 1.At top speed.
- 2.Bluntly, no holds barred, totally, outright.
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