flat out

Adv.	1.	flat out - in a blunt direct manner; "he spoke bluntly"; "he stated his opinion flat-out"; "he was criticized roundly" Synonyms: bluffly, bluntly, brusquely, roundly
	2.	flat out - at top speed; "he ran flat out to catch the bus"; "he was off down the road like blue murder" Synonyms: like blue murder

bluffly, bluntly, brusquely, roundly