Dead Wrong In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "Dead Wrong", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Hank Nguyen calendar 2020-07-31 05:07

Meaning of Dead Wrong

Synonyms:

error , mistake , incorrect

Dead Wrong informal

informal This is a phrase, meaning 'completely/ utterly wrong', 'extremely incorrect'.

-The answer of that question is A ! - You are dead wrong ! It's B, I have done the same question in one of those extra courses with my teacher.

You are dead wrong when you left me for that rich guy, Karen. I've just acquired a million of bitcoins

I will say this only once ! You are dead wrong in this situation. So stop preserving your ego and go on accept your fault.

Who put this information in the presentation is dead wrong ! This individual has not read through the requirements.

Other phrases about:

The pot calling the kettle black

Used to describe a situation in which people criticize and blame someone else for a fault, mistake or weakness that they also have themselves

three strikes and (one's) out

If one commits three mistakes, transgressions, or infractions, he or she will be dismissed or punished very severely.

take (some) heat

To put up with an amount of criticism or comtempt, mostly happen to an individual's perceived fault or something was done poorly.

party foul

A humorous way of saying an inappropriate or unacceptable action that disrupts a party or other social gathering

no harm no foul

If no damage has been done by someone's mistake, there's no need to punish or be angry with them.

Grammar and Usage of Dead Wrong

Origin of Dead Wrong

This phrase has been used in the late 1800’s, it was so widespread and no sources had marked the first usage of the phrase. The word 'dead' was meant as a substitue for the words 'completely', 'extremely' starting in the 1600's.

The Origin Cited: Internet .
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