flat out
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This word may also be spelled “flat-out.”
flat out(
flaht
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)An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
a. a toda máquina
When I got the call, I drove flat out to the hospital.Cuando recibí la llamada, fui a toda máquina al hospital.
a. a toda máquina
I'm working flat out to finish the report.Estoy trabajando a toda máquina para terminar el informe.
b. por todos los medios
The social workers tried flat out to help me.Los trabajadores sociales intentaron por todos los medios a ayudarme.
3. (downright)
a. rotundamente
The reviewers flat out rejected my paper.Los críticos rotundamente rechazaron mi artículo.
c. por completo
Kelsey isn't sick. She flat out lied to me.Kelsey no está enferma. Me mintió por completo.
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
4. (complete)
5. (lying down)
a. hecho polvo
That practice was really tough. I'm flat out.Ese entrenamiento fue muy duro. Estoy hecho polvo.
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