flat out like a lizard drinking
Meaning
Extremely busy.
Example
Sorry I haven't called, I've been flat out like a lizard drinking.
Origin
A pun on 'flat out' (very busy), from the image of a lizard lying flat to drink.
Variants
flat out
Nearby words
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