Dead set Meaning, Definition & Usage
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adjective satellite fixed in your purpose
bent on; bent; out to.
- bent on going to the theater
- dead set against intervening
- out to win every event
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(a) The act of a setter dog when it discovers the game, and remains intently fixed in pointing it out .(b) A fixed or stationary condition arising from obstacle or hindrance; a deadlock; as, to be at a dead set.(c) A concerted scheme to defraud by gaming; a determined onset.
