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I adj infml1) attr esp AmEShe was burdened by a husband who was a flat out failure in every way — Она была обременена мужем, который во всех отношениях был полным неудачником
2) pred esp BrEWe were all flat out after moving that piano — Мы выдохлись, пока передвигали это пианино
3) pred esp BrEII adv infml1)Tell him flat out what you think — Скажи ему напрямую, что ты думаешь
2)This car will hit about one hundred and fifty miles per hour flat out — Предельная скорость этого автомобиля составляет сто пятьдесят миль в час
If we run flat out we can get there before dusk — Если мы будем гнать вовсю, то успеем добраться туда засветло
3) esp BrE4) attr AmE
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