flat-out: an adverb that means: at full capacity, at maximum speed, totally, thoroughgoing
Ben, pumps working flat-out. A foot of water in the bilge.
a flat-out promotional campaign
a flat-out deception.
1. plain, open and direct
2. at full speed
3. total, complete
He just farted in my face, flat-out.
To ‘flat out’ is to become so bowled over by a car’s looks, abilities, noise or general awesomeness that nothing short of passing out next to it can convey your feelings for said automobile.
Adj
1. Someone who can can dress; fresh
2. Something that is highly acceptable
Are those the seven jeans with the dolce and gabana hoodie? Son you are flat out.
when youve smoked an immense amount of weed or drank loads of alchohol and your on ure back
guy 1: dude wot u doin
guy 2: not alot up im flat out on the floor
Jane: It's lunch time. You want to go grab a bite to eat?
Kate: Thanks, but I can't right now - I'm flat out...
To be, or have been, hard at work. Originating in Australia.
"G'day mate, how ya been?"
"Mate! I've been flat out like a lizard drinking! This is hard yakka! I've been working on it for yonks!"