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dead set
[ ded-set for 1, 2; ded-set for 3 ]
/ ˈdɛd ˈsɛt for 1, 2; ˈdɛd ˌsɛt for 3 /
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adjective
firmly decided or determined; resolved: His family was dead set against the marriage.
noun
a serious or determined attempt; firm effort: He made a dead set at winning the championship.
Hunting. the stiff posture assumed by a hunting dog in indicating the presence and location of game.
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Origin of dead set
An Americanism dating back to 1840–50
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