Point-blank - definition, pronunciation, transcription
Amer.
|ˈpɔɪntˈblæŋk|
Brit.
|pɔɪntˈblæŋk|
adverb
- in a direct and unequivocal manner
I asked him point-blank whether he wanted the job
adjective
- characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion (syn: blunt, candid, forthright, frank, free-spoken, outspoken)
a point-blank accusation
- close enough to go straight to the targetpoint-blank range
a point-blank shot
a point-blank shot
Extra examples
He had been shot at point-blank range in the back of the head.
He shot him point-blank.
He refused point-blank to identify his accomplices.
I told him point-blank that I didn't want to get involved.
The victim was shot point-blank in the chest.
The bullet was fired at point-blank range.
I asked him point-blank whether he wanted the job
Both men had been shot at point-blank range.
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