flat strap
English edit
Alternative forms edit
Adverb edit
flat strap (not comparable)
- (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 edit
flat strap (not comparable)
- (Australia, idiomatic) Extremely busy.
- Can you call me back tomorrow, mate? I′m flat strap at the moment.
Usage notes edit
"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.