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Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ˌpɔɪnt ˈblæŋk/
point blank means: You say or ask something very directly, without trying to sound gentle.
adverb
You say or ask something very directly, without trying to sound gentle.
- I asked her point blank.
- He told me point blank that he disliked the plan.
- She asked point blank whether I had taken the money.
phrase
You say something or refuse immediately and firmly, without giving reasons.
- She refused point blank.
- He said point blank that he would not pay.
- They refused point blank to discuss the decision.
A gun is fired from very close to the person or thing being shot.
- He fired point blank at the target.
- The guard was shot point blank during the robbery.
- The attacker aimed his pistol and shot point blank.
Questions about point blank
What does point blank mean?
You say or ask something very directly, without trying to sound gentle.
What is point blank in other languages?
Türkçe: açıkça · Español: sin rodeos · Français: sans détour · Deutsch: geradeheraus · Italiano: senza mezzi termini · 日本語: 単刀直入に
How do you pronounce point blank?
It is pronounced /ˌpɔɪnt ˈblæŋk/.
How do you use point blank in a sentence?
I asked her point blank. He told me point blank that he disliked the plan.
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