point blank English

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What does point blank mean?

point blank adjective

— 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.

point blank adverb

— Horizontally (as the angle at which a projectile is launched); directly or straight (at the target).

— directly; bluntly; without pretense or caution

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point blank English » English

straight from the shoulder

rudely

flat out

blunt

abruptly

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And Mrs Bathgate refused point blank?