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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It's originally a Latin expression, cum grano salis.
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.
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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.
ZOEgirl recorded "Dead Serious".
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"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".
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A likely origin comes from the 17th and 18th century England, where heavy rain would occasionally carry dead animals through gutters.
The origin of the expression is obscure. It means "ruined everything".
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The 1970s is the origin of "in your face", most likely first coming from sports.
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It is a French culinary expression.
the origin of fuels is from decomposition of dead animal bodies