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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.
Flat Out 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.
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
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!"

flat out 

Pushing your car to its maximum speed.
Jeremy Clarkson: "Flat out, you'll be going 190."
flat out by SargeH April 3, 2009

Flat out like a lizard drinkin 

"Are you busy, Mike?"

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