Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

flat-as-a-pancake

idiom
/flæt əz ə ˈpæn.keɪk/
Definition
completely flat; without any elevation or bumps.
Examples
  • The valley was flat-as-a-pancake, making it perfect for farming.
  • He laid the paper on the table, and it was flat-as-a-pancake.
  • After the intense pressure, the once bumpy road became flat-as-a-pancake.
Meaning
The phrase ‘flat-as-a-pancake’ is used to describe something that is very level, smooth, or without any noticeable elevation.
Synonyms
  • level
  • smooth
  • even
  • flat