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Vocabulary Spotlight | Expressions using the word "dead"
May 5, 2024
The hosts dissect idioms and expressions featuring the word 'dead,' explaining phrases like 'dead on' and 'dead to rights.' They also address the racist connotations of 'red-handed' and explore the origins of expressions like 'dead as a doornail,' emphasizing sensitivity to language and historical context.
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- 'Dead on' means precise accuracy, 'Dead to rights' signifies being caught red-handed or guilty.
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Expressions Using the Word 'Dead'
The podcast discusses three idioms or expressions that use the word 'dead'. The first expression, 'dead on', means being right, correct, precise, or accurate. It is used to signify when someone's advice or opinion is spot-on. The second expression, 'dead to rights', refers to being caught unmistakably guilty in a situation. It portrays being caught in the act of doing something wrong. The third expression, 'dead as a doornail', signifies something or someone being extremely dead or lifeless, drawing a comparison to the lack of utility or movement in a doornail.
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