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dead on
DED-ON · phrase · informal
Great, fine, decent (chiefly the North)
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Great, perfect, decent or all right. Can describe a person of good character or confirm agreement. Northern Irish.
“He's dead on, he'll help you out no bother.”
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dead on In A Sentence
He's dead on, he'll help you out no bother.
Origin & Usage
Ulster and Hiberno-English idiom, from 'dead on (target)'.
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What does 'dead on' mean?
It means great, fine or decent. It can describe a person of good character or be used to confirm agreement.
Where is 'dead on' used?
It is chiefly Northern Irish (Ulster), though found across Hiberno-English.
How do you use 'dead on'?
To vouch for someone or approve of something, e.g. 'He's dead on, he'll help you out no bother.'
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