float out

To get your bearings, clear your head so you can figure out what you want to do.

I went out camping by myself for a week. I just needed to float out for a bit and think things through.

by BigDaddy1013 January 26, 2019

Flat Out

The term "flat out" means: completely, definitely or clearly.

I am flat out broke.
She is flat out gorgeous!
He is a flat out geek.

by Cheryl_B April 3, 2009

Flat Out

Australian slang term for being extremely busy.

Derives from the phrase 'flat out, like a lizard drinking'.

I'm buggered, mate; I've been flat out from dawn til dusk.

I can't take on another project, I'm flat out.

by zezebelle April 5, 2009

flat out

Colin McRae "if in doubt flat out"

if you are not sure what is after next corner, all you have to do is put your feet on acceleration to the floor ... flat out

by wrx April 16, 2009

Flat out like a lizard drinking

To be, or have been, hard at work. Originating in Australia.

"G'day mate, how ya been?"

"Mate! I've been flat out like a lizard drinking! This is hard yakka! I've been working on it for yonks!"

by G'day and Well Hey January 21, 2009

flat out

Pushing your car to its maximum speed.

Jeremy Clarkson: "Flat out, you'll be going 190."

by SargeH April 3, 2009

Flat out like a lizard drinkin

Very busy, "flat out"

"Are you busy, Mike?"

"Busy! I'm flat out like a lizard drinkin!"

by Lizard Drinkin May 21, 2005