dead against vs dead set against

Both 'dead against' and 'dead set against' are correct phrases in English, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'Dead against' is used to express strong opposition or disagreement, while 'dead set against' is used to emphasize a firm and unwavering opposition to something.

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dead against

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to express strong opposition or disagreement.

The phrase 'dead against' is used to indicate a strong feeling of opposition or disagreement towards something. It is often used in informal contexts.

Examples:

I am dead against the proposal to cut down the trees in the park.
She is dead against the idea of moving to a different city.
The majority of the team was dead against the new project.
He was dead against the decision to increase taxes.
The community was dead against the construction of a new highway.

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When I made my offer, you were dead against it.
If you're so dead against the terms of the bill, why honour us with the visit?
Grand chaps but dead against drink.
He's lying dead against a tree.
Robert was dead against planting them.
He's lying dead against a tree.
You were dead against her going into the field yesterday.
She has the evidence of her own senses, backed by circumstances that appear to tell dead against you.
Fly away or dash ourselves dead against the bars.
Anyway, why was France so dead against counting in population density?
As surely as the village of Arkham... has risen up against me... so shall I rise from the dead against the village of Arkham.
I was dead against the marriage
We shall have peace when the lives of the soldiers whose bodies were hewn even as they lay dead against the gates of the Hornburg, are avenged!
You know, we were talking about politics the other day, he's dead against war and famine.
Certainly, in the newsroom, we've taken a large number of calls from people who are dead against this march taking place and have made all kinds of threats.
As you know, Dad is dead set against our marriage.
Why are you so dead set against that kid?
If you can't afford a big tour and you are dead set against opening for Juliette Barnes...
Why are so dead-set against telling Kate?
Last I heard. Galvin was dead set against it.

Alternatives:

strongly opposed to
completely against
firmly against
vehemently opposed to
adamantly against

dead set against

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to emphasize a firm and unwavering opposition to something.

The phrase 'dead set against' is used to emphasize a strong and unwavering opposition to something. It conveys a sense of determination and resoluteness in one's opposition.

Examples:

She is dead set against the new policy changes.
He was dead set against the idea of selling the family business.
The committee was dead set against the proposal to increase fees.
They are dead set against any form of compromise.
The residents are dead set against the construction of a new shopping mall.

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Leonard, a moment ago, you were dead set against Penny resuming her acting career, but now you're all for it.
I was dead set against it, but I figured I could get a vote in later.
Dead set against loft conversions.
As you know, Dad is dead set against our marriage.
Why are you so dead set against that kid?
If you can't afford a big tour and you are dead set against opening for Juliette Barnes...
Last I heard. Galvin was dead set against it.
Not to mention that Dr. Stroman is dead set against it.
You know, Jeff was dead set against Dalton all night long.
Although the party and this newspaper were dead set against me, I finished second in a three-man race, with 8,482 votes, or 31% of the total.
Look, I was dead set against the abstinence program myself at first.
If you're dead set against using us, the best move is postpone it.
You were still dead set against sharing anything with your wife, so you went to plan B, you killed her.
I offered to marry her, family was dead set against it.
I'm afraid they are dead set against any names at all.
I was dead set against it.
Leonard, a moment ago, you were dead set against Penny resuming her acting career, but now you're all for it.
Why are you so dead set against this?
Why do you think my father is so dead set against saloons?
The fact that you didn't want to leave Stars Hollow, that you were dead set against redoing the wedding, that you didn't want to have a baby with me.

Alternatives:

strongly opposed to
completely against
firmly against
vehemently opposed to
adamantly against

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