Meanings
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How to pronounce "point blank":
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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.
Blunt, outright.
Horizontally (as the angle at which a projectile is launched); directly or straight (at the target).
Directly; bluntly; without pretense or caution.
Example: "I asked him point blank whether he was cheating on his wife."
Example Sentences
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He refused to answer the question point blank.
2
She told him point blank that she was not interested in dating him.
3
The detective asked the suspect point blank if he committed the crime.
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He shot the gun point blank at the target.
5
She asked her boss point blank for a raise.
