out-and-out
Example Sentences
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Though they added 122 runs in the morning session, it was not the out and out carnage that could have materialised.
From BBC • Jul. 21, 2023
To just out and out say I didn’t do anything wrong, it’s just not reflective of what the reality is for most people who encountered him.”
From Seattle Times • Dec. 2, 2022
Imagine if Tim Cook—Apple’s trading around $170 right now—came out and out of nowhere said they’re taking the company private at $200, the stock’s going to go crazy.
From Slate • Apr. 9, 2022
“Though it looks like a back five for Everton, I expect to see Coleman and Digne operate more like wingbacks, if not out and out wingbacks,” emails Matt Burtz.
From The Guardian • Sep. 13, 2021
A rope slung around his waist, whipping out and out and down.
From "Nory Ryan’s Song" by Patricia Reilly Giff
