Flat Out (John Scofield album)
WordNet
adverb
(1) At top speed
"He ran flat out to catch the bus"
"He was off down the road like blue murder"
(2) In a blunt direct manner
"He spoke bluntly"
"He stated his opinion flat-out"
"He was criticized roundly"
WiktionaryText
Adverb
flat out
- At top speed.
- After 10 minutes of running flat out, he was out of breath.
- bluntly, no holds barred
- She thought it was best to tell him she didn't love him flat out.
- lazy, sleeping (Australian)
- flat out (like a lizard in the sun) - doing absolutely nothing