flatly tell

Frequency: 6.27.2 per million words

to say something in a way that is very definite and does not allow for discussion

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  • She flatly told him that his proposal was unacceptable.
  • The manager flatly told the employee that a raise was out of the question.
  • He flatly told them he would not participate in their scheme.
  • When asked about the rumors, she flatly told the reporters they were false.
  • The committee flatly told the applicant that their application had been rejected.
  • I flatly told my children that they couldn't have a new pet right now.
  • Despite his pleas, the bank flatly told him they could not extend the loan.
  • The doctor flatly told her that she needed to change her lifestyle immediately.
  • She flatly told her ex-partner that there was no chance of reconciliation.
  • The government flatly told the protesters that their demands would not be met.