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dead set

noun 4
adjective 2
forms 4

noun4

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The rigid pose a hunting dog assumes when pointing out game to a hunter.
- The judge at the dog show took points off the Irish setter's dead set because its right ear twitched a few times.
A pointed and persistent attack on a person.
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(figurative) A determined effort.
- I might not graduate first in my class, but I'll make a dead set at it.
A fixed or stationary condition arising from obstacle or hindrance; a deadlock.

adjective2

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Unswervingly dedicated; resolutely determined.
- If John is dead set on marrying Catherine, his parents' objection will only provoke a falling out.
- The governor is dead set against the concealed weapons permit legislation and will veto it even if it costs her the re-election.
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(Australia, informal) Complete and utter; total.
- He is a dead set fool.

forms

dead sets · dead-sets · more dead set · most dead set

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