dead last

dead last

In last place, especially by a wide margin, as for a race or other competition. I didn't train at all for that marathon, so I guess it's no wonder I finished dead last.
See also: dead, last
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • make a guess
  • take a guess
  • at a guess
  • a stab in the dark
  • what do I know
  • What does (one) know?
  • statement
  • put two and two together
References in periodicals archive
Ondo State Police Command on Saturday said three people have been arrested in connection with the alleged killing of a female banker, Nofisat Adetutu Ibrahim, who was shot dead last Wednesday.
Ondo Police Arrests Three Over Killing Of Banker
BAGHDAD (NINA) - One of the guards of the main headquarters of the Change Movement in the Kurdish region of Zirkata, Sulaymaniyah, was shot dead last night.
One Of The Guards Of Change Movement's HQ In Sulaymaniyah Killed By Gunfire
Summary: Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], Jun 5 (ANI): TMC leader Nirmal Kundu was shot dead last night by three bike-borne assailants in North Kolkata's Dum Dum area, police said.
Kolkata: TMC leader shot dead by unidentified miscreants
Police in Marsabit are investigating the circumstances under which two business people were shot dead last night at Shauri Yako area in Marsabit.
Two people shot death in Marsabit
Ishtiaq Ahmed, the father of Intizar Ahmed, who was allegedly shot dead last year by police personnel, said on Sunday that he was not satisfied with the police investigation.
Not satisfied with police investigation, says Intizar Ahmed's father
Gazans today bid the last farewell to their latest youth killed by Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF) at the Gaza border, Emad Shtewi (21) who was shot dead last night during a protest.
Gaza bids last farewell to its 21 year old martyr
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has advised remaining Filipinos in Afghanistan to exercise 'extreme caution' in the wake of escalating violence that has left more than 200 dead last month alone.
Exercise caution, D.F.A. reminds Pinoys in Kabul
The homeless man found dead last week in downtown Arlington Heights was identified Thursday as 65-year-old Mark T.
Identity of homeless man found dead in Arlington Heights released
Police have now left the area near Clunie Farm cottage following a chemical alert when a man was found dead last Friday.
Chemical probe's exclusion zone lifted
The Pelican State ranked dead last in opportunity and was in the 40s in every other category, the only state to accomplish that feat.
All 50 States Ranked In Annual Report
Bijarani, the planning and development minister, and his spouse, Fariha RazAzak, were found dead last Thursday in their Karachi house and police investigators had concluded that he first shot dead his wife and then committed suicide with his pistol.
Asif Zardari, Dr Asim visit Bijarani's family
The Moors Murderer had been gravely ill and receiving palliative care at a secure psychiatric unit when he was found dead last night.
Burn in hell Brady; MOORS MURDERER DEAD AT 79
Karachi -- Funeral prayers of Khurram Zaki, a human rights activist and social media campaigner who was shot dead last night, have been offered outside Chief Minister House on Sunday evening.
Funeral prayers of Khurram Zaki offered
KARACHI -- Funeral prayers for Khurram Zaki, a human rights activist and social media campaigner who was shot dead last night, have been offered outside Chief Minister House on Sunday evening.
Khurram Zaki's funeral prayer offered outside CM House
Abdeslam, 26, was caught last month but has not spoken to police since the Brussels suicide bombings which left 32 dead last week.
Bomber suspect: I will talk