flat strap

English

Alternative forms

• flat-strap

Adverb

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

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

"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

• flat out
• flat chat