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The expression "dead serious" likely originates from the juxtaposition of "serious" with "dead," emphasizing a state of being without humor or lightness. The term "dead" in this context intensifies the seriousness, suggesting a complete absence of levity. This phrase has been used in English since at least the early 20th century, reflecting the speaker's earnestness or urgency in conveying their message. Its effectiveness lies in the stark contrast it presents, making the seriousness unmistakable.
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What is a serious expression called?
sol
Origin of take it with a grain of salt?
It's originally a Latin expression, cum grano salis.
What is the origin of the expression 'Miss Nosy Parker' when referring to someone as a busybody?
The origin of the expression Nosey Parker isn't known for certain but it appeared in England in the 1800's. It possibly was used to describe the park-keepers employed to control the crowds at the Great Exhibition of 1851.
Which expression gives the distance from the origin to a point with coordinate x y?
Distance = sqrt(x2 + y2)
What is the origin of the expression jibberish?
Gibberish is a generic term in English for talking that sounds like speech but carries no real meaning. The expression 'gibberish' comes from the name of a famous 8th-century Islamic alchemist, Jabir ibn Hayyan.
Who recorded the song Dead Serious?
ZOEgirl recorded "Dead Serious".
What is a serious expression called?
sol
What part of speech is serious in the sentence thoughful not joking?
"thoughtful not joking" is not a sentence and it does not contain the word "serious". Serious is an adjective, a word that describes a noun. Example: Justin has a serious expression on his face. The adjective "serious" describes the noun "expression".
Is Justin Bieber serious?
DEAD serious.
Where does the expression screwed the pooch come from and what does it mean?
The origin of the expression is obscure. It means "ruined everything".
What is the origin of the expression 'in a nutshel'?
no one knows exactly
What is the origin of the expression VIP?
Verry Important People
What is the origin of the expression In your face?
The 1970s is the origin of "in your face", most likely first coming from sports.
Where does the expression raining cats and dog come from?
A likely origin comes from the 17th and 18th century England, where heavy rain would occasionally carry dead animals through gutters.
What is the origin of the expression anchors away?
it's Anchors Aweigh......
What is the origin of Mise-En-Place?
It is a French culinary expression.
What does the expression a dead cert mean?
"dead cert" -- dead certain, dead certitude; emphatically undeniable fact
