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out-and-out

Speech parts

1. out-and-out - Adjective

2. out-and-out - Adverb

3. out-and-out - Adjective Satellite

Meaning

complete and without restriction or qualification; sometimes used informally as intensifiers

Source: WordNet

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out and out

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Examples

With Clinton, there's no question that I would have made fun of his out-and-out lying. But he's also a good friend. Chevy Chase

Like it or not, we either add to the darkness of indifference and out-and-out evil which surrounds us or we light a candle to see by. Madeleine L'Engle

Writing is work. It takes a lot of contemplation, concentration, and out-and-out sweat. People tend to romanticize it, that somehow your work appears by benefit of some mystical external force. In reality, to be a writer, you have to sit down and write. It's work, and often it's hard work. Wendelin Van Draanen

When you're doing an out-and-out comedy, the notion of preparing for a character - I hope I don't reveal too much of myself here - but, uh, no, I'm not doing anything. Will Ferrell

I would love, more than anything, to do an out-and-out farce with huge physical energy. Just because you're from the minimalist school, it doesn't mean you can't go big. Aidan Quinn

I've only ever done out-and-out serious roles. I've played, like, five serial killers. Andrew-Lee Potts

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