| 词组 | dead meat |
| 释义 | dead meat noun 1 used for expressing a very high degree of trouble. Originally applied only in situations where death was certain, but then softened to include lesser consquences US, 1974. 2 a prostitute. An allusion to the flesh that is sold in a butcher's shop, as opposed to that which is freshly given UK, 1961 dead meatslang The target of forthcoming violence or ill-will. This phrase is usually issued as a threat. I heard it was you who slashed my tires—you're dead meat! If my brother catches us messing with his stuff, we'll be dead meat! dead meatFig. dead; as good as dead. (Usually an exaggeration.) If you don't do exactly as I say, you are dead meat! dead meatINFORMAL1. If someone says that a person is dead meat, they mean that that person is in serious trouble which may result in them being injured or killed. But if you or anyone else touches me, Bas, you're dead meat. I mean it. Stay out of my life. Note: This expression is often used in threats. 2. If someone says that a person is dead meat, they mean that the person has no chance of succeeding in the future. If she can't get the votes, she's dead meat. dead meatin serious trouble. informal 1989 Tracy Kidder Among Schoolchildren You're dead meat, I'm gonna get you after school. dead ˈmeat(informal) in serious trouble: If anyone finds out, you’re dead meat. |
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