Idiom idiom
flat strap
Meaning
At maximum capability, intensity, or speed.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Examples
“The team is working flat strap to finish the project.”
“We have been going flat strap all week to prepare for the grand opening of the new store.”
“Despite the exhaustion etched upon their faces, the rescue crew worked flat strap throughout the night to reach the trapped survivors.”
Anchors to
- 01
flat chat
At maximum capability, intensity, or speed.
- 02
flat on one's back
Without recourse; helpless.
- 03
flat out
At top speed.
- 04
knock someone flat
To knock someone down; to hit someone so they fall to the floor.
- 05
strap on a pair
To be brave; to show some courage, especially in a situation where one has so far failed to do so.
Last updated August 10, 2026