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Meaning of 'Out-and-out'

What does the saying 'Out-and-out' mean?

Idiom: Out-and-out

Meaning:

This means complete or total; an out-and-out lie is completey false.

Country: International English | Subject Area: General | Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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