Flat out
Mutual synonyms
Both terms in one sentence
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After Kuroyukihime flat out confesses, the main problem becomes Haru's having a hard time reciprocating because of his own self-esteem issues.
Source: Oblivious to Love -
Emphasis on trying, as a lot of the options are just flat out better than others, leaving players to just choose the best loadout possible, which isn't exactly hard to find.
Source: Ace Custom -
He not only treats your party like shit the entire time and make them undergo the trial, but then they realize that he flat out BOUGHT it making all their hard work go for naught.
Source: Video Game / Dragon Quest VIII
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