he refused point-blank

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• point-blank — adv 1.) if you say or refuse something point blank, you do it directly and without trying to explain your reasons ▪ He refused point blank to identify his accomplices. ▪ I told him point blank that I didn t want to get involved. 2.) a gun fired… …   Dictionary of contemporary English

• point-blank — 1) ADV: ADV after v If you say something point blank, you say it very directly or rudely, without explaining or apologizing. The army apparently refused point blank to do what was required of them... Mr Patterson was asked point blank if he would …   English dictionary

• point blank — 1. if you refuse point blank, you refuse completely and will not change your decision. He locked himself in the bathroom and refused point blank to come out. 2. if you ask or tell someone point blank about something that could upset or embarrass… …   New idioms dictionary

• ˌpoint-ˈblank — adj, adv in a very firm and direct way Polly refused point blank to let me use the car.[/ex] • at point blank range if you shoot someone at point blank range, you hold the gun very close to their body[/ex] …   Dictionary for writing and speaking English

• point-blank — {adv.} Straightforwardly; bluntly; directly. * /Sue refused point blank to discuss marriage with Sam./ …   Dictionary of American idioms

• point-blank — {adv.} Straightforwardly; bluntly; directly. * /Sue refused point blank to discuss marriage with Sam./ …   Dictionary of American idioms

• point-blank — adv Straightforwardly; bluntly; directly. Sue refused point blank to discuss marriage with Sam …   Словарь американских идиом

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