out-and-out

American  

[out-n-out, -nd-out] / ˈaʊt nˈaʊt, -ndˈaʊt /

adjective

1. complete; total; thoroughgoing.

   an out-and-out lie.

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out-and-out British  

adjective

1. (prenominal) thoroughgoing; complete

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Etymology

Origin of out-and-out

Middle English word dating back to 1275–1325

Example Sentences

And so he employs other tools: the hunch, the educated guess, even out-and-out speculation.

From The Wall Street Journal

Both Rooney and Heskey feel the apparent lack of out-and-out number nines coming through is a sign of the way the game has gone, not just in England but globally.

From BBC

But after years of dabbling in pop and hip-hop, Yungblud seemed to reintroduce himself with the widely praised “Changes” performance as an out-and-out rocker.

From Los Angeles Times

"Villa's squad relies on just one true out-and-out striker - and he has scored just once all season," Michael said.

From BBC

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.

From BBC