Flat Out (Adverb)

In a blunt direct manner; "he spoke bluntly"; "he stated his opinion flat-out"; "he was criticized roundly".

The politician spoke flat-out against the new tax reform during her campaign speech.
I told my boss flat-out that I didn't think the new project would be successful.
She stated her opinion flat-out, leaving no room for misinterpretation or debate.
He denied the rumors flat-out, claiming they were completely fabricated.
The reviewer criticized the movie flat-out, calling it "a waste of time and money."

At top speed; "he ran flat out to catch the bus"; "he was off down the road like blue murder".

The sprinter came out of the blocks flat out, leaving the rest of the field in her dust.
He was driving flat out, weaving in and out of lanes to try and catch the runaway tractor-trailer.
The firefighters were working flat out to rescue the family trapped in the burning apartment building.
She was pedaling flat out, her heart pounding in her chest as she hurtled down the steep hill on her bike.
The paramedics were rushing flat out to the scene of the accident, sirens blaring and lights flashing.