Point-blank
Pronunciation: /ˈpɔɪnt- ˈbɫæŋk/
Point-blank (adjective)
- Describes shooting or aiming from a very short distance.
- Describes speaking in a very direct and clear way, without any extra details.
Examples
- The shot was fired at point-blank range.
- He stood at point-blank range from the target.
Common collocations: point-blank range, point-blank refusal, point-blank answer, refuse point-blank, deny point-blank
Point-blank (adverb)
- In a way that is very direct and without hesitation.
Examples
- She refused point-blank to attend the meeting.
- He denied the accusation point-blank.