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Belarus
March 13, 2008
Just an expression I came across somewhere. It was unknown to me.
dead set = 1) absolutely
2) he motionless position of a dog when pointing with its muzzle towards game
As far as I understand the examples, this can also be used as a noun referring to people: He made a dead set at her.
dead set = 1) absolutely
2) he motionless position of a dog when pointing with its muzzle towards game
As far as I understand the examples, this can also be used as a noun referring to people: He made a dead set at her.
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