dead set

dead set

adv

absolutely: he is dead set against going to Spain.

n

(Hunting) the motionless position of a dog when pointing with its muzzle towards game

adj

(Hunting) (of a hunting dog) in this position

interj

slang Austral an expression of affirmation: dead set, I worked from dawn to dusk.

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Thesaurus

Adj.

1.

dead set - fixed in your purpose; "bent on going to the theater"; "dead set against intervening"; "out to win every event" bent, bent on, out to resolute - firm in purpose or belief; characterized by firmness and determination; "stood resolute against the enemy"; "faced with a resolute opposition"; "a resolute and unshakeable faith"

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