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

flat-out: an adverb that means: at full capacity, at maximum speed, totally, thoroughgoing

Ben, pumps working flat-out. A foot of water in the bilge.

a flat-out promotional campaign
a flat-out deception.

by leocod October 3, 2007

Flat Out

A young man or woman who is dressed nicely and expensively.

I saw Big Flock today and he was flat out with his denim killers and gucci shirt.

by call me ave April 6, 2016

flat-out

1. plain, open and direct

2. at full speed

3. total, complete

He just farted in my face, flat-out.

by The Return of Light Joker October 1, 2007

Flatting out

To ‘flat out’ is to become so bowled over by a car’s looks, abilities, noise or general awesomeness that nothing short of passing out next to it can convey your feelings for said automobile.

Flatting Out

by crank&piston December 26, 2011

Flat Out

Straight up

Rebecca says I really like your red shirt. Theresa says flat out. Rebecca says: straight up!

by T June 11, 2004

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