词汇 | out-and-out |
释义 | out-and-out Theme: ABSOLUTELY mod. complete or total; blatant.Fred was an out-and-out liar.Don't be such an out-and-out stinker! Idiom out-and-out having all the qualities of a particular thing or person, especially something or someone unpleasant.The trip was an out-and-out disaster: the airline lost our luggage, the hotel was dirty, and it rained every day. (always before noun)I didn't smash that window - that's an out-and-out lie! out-and-out adjective complete, absolute, thorough-going UK, 1813out-and-outComplete; utter; absolute; thoroughgoing. Always used as a modifier before a noun. Their lead singer is an out-and-out genius when it comes to writing music! That's an out-and-out lie! I demand you take that back! out-and-outCOMMON You use out-and-out before a noun in order to emphasize that someone or something is very clearly and definitely the kind of person or thing mentioned. His investment has proved to be an out-and-out winner. This was almost certainly an out-and-out lie. out-and-out mod. complete or total; blatant. Don’t be such an out-and-out stinker! |
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