dead set
idiom
: firmly determined
The mayor was dead set against [=strongly opposed to] the plan.
She was dead set on [=completely certain about] going to college.
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Bronwyn is so dead set on proving this group does not operate in a way that’s fair.
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Sarah Hagi, Vulture, 2 Oct. 2024
Until a few months ago, Saudi Arabia was dead set against normalization.
—Emile Hokayem, Foreign Affairs, 23 May 2023
While Enterprise has more than 9,500 locations across 90 countries, the company is now dead set on building out its business beyond consumer car rentals.
—Paolo Confino, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2024
In fact, the Oscar winner was dead set on quitting acting when the opportunity to reboot a classic Andy Griffith character came knocking a few years ago.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 9 Sep. 2024
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Sarah Hagi, Vulture, 2 Oct. 2024
Until a few months ago, Saudi Arabia was dead set against normalization.
—Emile Hokayem, Foreign Affairs, 23 May 2023
While Enterprise has more than 9,500 locations across 90 countries, the company is now dead set on building out its business beyond consumer car rentals.
—Paolo Confino, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2024
In fact, the Oscar winner was dead set on quitting acting when the opportunity to reboot a classic Andy Griffith character came knocking a few years ago.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 9 Sep. 2024
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“Dead set.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dead%20set. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.
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