flat out
flat out · flat outs
A total failureA total failure.
/ˌflæt ˈaʊt/
» That was a flat-out lie.
Meaning
5 senses(US, dated)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.
An uncambered corner of racetrack; a racetrack whose corners are uncambered.
Examples
20 sentencesThat was a flat-out lie.
That's just a flat-out lie.
Tom flat out refused to speak to me.
ruТом наотрез отказался со мной разговаривать.
That's flat out racist.
You're just flat out wrong.