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flat strap

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English

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Alternative forms

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Adverb

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flat strap (not comparable)

  1. (Australia, idiomatic) At maximum capability, intensity, or speed.
    We had the car going flat strap down the highway when the cops pulled us over.

Adjective

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flat strap (not comparable)

  1. (Australia, idiomatic) Extremely busy.
    Can you call me back tomorrow, mate? I′m flat strap at the moment.

Usage notes

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"Flat chat" is commonly misused in place of "flat strap", however the origin of the word - from its usage in horse riding - points to "flat strap" being the correct implementation.

See also

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