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Emphatically not at home! (3-3-3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

out-and-out

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'home' is the definition.
Both the definition and answer are adjectives. Perhaps they are linked in a way I don't understand?

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(Other definitions for out-and-out that I've seen before include "Definitely" , "Utter, absolute" , "Thorough and complete - emphatically not indoors" , "In every respect" , "Utter and thorough - never in" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish News.
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