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.