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from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.

  • adverb In a direct manner; bluntly.
  • adverb At top speed.

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  • adjective Used other than as an idiom: see flat,‎ out.
  • adjective Complete, total, downright.
  • adjective Very busy.
  • adjective Australia Lazy, sleeping.
  • adverb idiomatic At top speed.
  • adverb idiomatic Bluntly, no holds barred, totally, outright.
  • verb intransitive To fail after a promising beginning; to disappoint expectations.

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