Flat out

n.

Heard in Laois

Working very hard or at full capacity.

In use

He's flat out at work.

Posh English

He is working with considerable industry at his employment.

  • FlatWorking extremely hard, moving at top speed, or going flat out.
  • Flat til the MatWorking at a frantic pace; exceedingly busy.
  • Well, are ya flat out?An enquiry as to whether a friend is particularly busy or occupied with tasks, chiefly…
  • Full as a bingo busExtremely drunk; full to capacity with alcohol.
  • Full as an eggFull to capacity, can refer to a fill of alcohlic beverages or food.
  • HardA tough or formidable fellow, especially one who considers himself a hard man.