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What's the meaning of "dead set" idiom? Please give me some examples!

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Idiom Conjugations:

 
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Gerund Form of the Idiom:

Being dead set on a particular course of action might appear as stubbornness.
 
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Idiom Usage:

There are two major aspects to the idiom dead set.
For example:
I am dead set to accomplish my goal. I am dead set against the death penalty.
 
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Idiom Scenario 2:


Bernie is a student in university.   He has been called into his professor's office for a talk about his performance this semester.
Professor:    "Hello Bernie. How are you?"
Bernie:         "Just fine, professor, thank you."
Professor:     "Good.   Listen.  The reason I asked you to see me today is that I have been reviewing your work for this semester. You have not been doing well, Bernie. You have not turned in two assignments and your test scores have been low.    Your work is just not up to par.  I am worried that you may fail this course."
Bernie:         "Wow!  That's not good, sir.  I am dead set to work harder and apply myself to improve my work."
Professor:     "Very good Bernie.  I will expect to see the results of your determination, soon."
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Idiom Scenario 1:


Terry was born into a family of fundamental Christians.  As such, Terry was raised to believe in the sanctity of life.  He believes that the soul enters a child at conception and he is determined that life is the most precious gift of all.  As a result of his beliefs, ...
Terry is dead set against abortion.
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Idiom Definition:


"to be dead set"
to be absolutely determined about something
 
Synonyms:
adamant, bull-headed, dogged, firm, fixed, obdurate, opinion, opinionated, persevere, persevere, relentless, rigid, steadfast, tenacious, tough, unbending, unshakable, willful
 
 
This baby is dead set against having his diaper changed. - - - - ->  a baby boy wearing nothing but a diaper and reversed blue baseball cap is standing with his arms crossed and a look of stubbornness on his face.




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