flat out
Because it is a word with a single syllable, flat out is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.
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Definitions offlat out
- A total failure.
- A baked portion of flatbread; a baked item that is not meant to rise.
- A wrap, an item of food consisting of various ingredients wrapped in a tortilla or pancake.
- A section of piste that is relatively flat, causing or allowing skiers to slow down.
- A uncambered corner of racetrack; a racetrack whose corners are uncambered.
- To fail after a promising beginning; to disappoint expectations.
- Complete, total, downright.
- Very busy.
- Lazy, sleeping.
Example: "flat out (like a lizard in the sun) - doing absolutely nothing"
- At top speed.
Example: "After 10 minutes of running flat out, he was out of breath."
- Bluntly, no holds barred, totally, outright.
Example: "He was flat out furious when his car was stolen."
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