point blank

Meaning

Adj

1. (not-comparable) The distance between a gun and a target such that it requires minimal effort in aiming it. In particular no allowance needs to be made for effects of gravity, target movement or wind in aiming the projectile.
2. (not-comparable) Blunt, outright.

Adv

1. (not-comparable) Horizontally (as the angle at which a projectile is launched); directly or straight (at the target).
2. (idiomatic, not-comparable) Directly; bluntly; without pretense or caution.

Synonyms

abruptly

blunt

flat out

rudely

straight from the shoulder

Translations

rotundament

brüsk

geradezu

offen

rund

frei heraus

brusquement

à bout portant

brutalement

carrément

sbrigativamente

schiettamente

seccamente

bruusk

degelijk

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