flat out

idiom

Meaning

At top speed.

Examples

SIMPLE

I am working flat out to finish this project today.

CONTEXTUAL

The kitchen staff worked flat out during the dinner rush to serve every customer on time.

COMPLEX

With the deadline looming, the entire research team worked flat out, ignoring their exhaustion to complete the final report before the morning meeting.

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