flat out like a lizard drinking AusE informal

Flat out like a lizard drinking.

Pats handwriting: Dear One, Im flat out like a lizard drinking.

He was flat out like a lizard drinking getting the splint on Dave's arm, while Clive, the big South African sweep rider, called Rob in the 4wd and fortunately he wasn't too far away.

Amongst a myriad of recordings for others, he has also an acclaimed solo CD The Longing; new journeys with piano/drums/bass and studio man Parris Macleod Dance of the Good Life, Happy As Larry and Flat Out Like A Lizard Drinking".