'flat out' definitions:

Definition of 'flat out'

(from WordNet)
adverb
In a blunt direct manner; "he spoke bluntly"; "he stated his opinion flat-out"; "he was criticized roundly" [syn: bluffly, bluntly, brusquely, flat out, roundly]
adverb
At top speed; "he ran flat out to catch the bus"; "he was off down the road like blue murder" [syn: flat out, like blue murder]

Synonyms of 'flat out'

From: Moby Thesaurus