out-and-out

[out-n-out, -nd-out]

adjective

1. complete; total; thoroughgoing.

   an out-and-out lie.

out-and-out

adjective

1. (prenominal) thoroughgoing; complete

Word History and Origins

Origin of out-and-out¹

Middle English word dating back to 1275–1325

Example Sentences

Remarkably, only seven English players you would class as an out-and-out striker have appeared in the Premier League this season - with Chelsea's Liam Delap the only one of the seven under the age of 26.

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The Frenchwoman does not usually select two out-and-out strikers so will have a big decision to make when Kerr is ready to start.

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But will she ever make an out-and-out commercial film?

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They arguably lack the out-and-out star names of some teams but, as a collective, they look a match for any side in franchise cricket, certainly outside of the Indian Premier League.

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Up front, they won the league last year without having an out-and-out number nine.

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