Why a dead give-away?
The Oxford English Dictionary explains. A give-away is “an inadvertent betrayal or revelation of oneself, of plans, the truth, etc.” Among the meanings of dead: “absolute, complete, entire, thorough, downright.” A dead give-away is “a complete betrayal; also, a person or thing that causes such a betrayal or revelation.” One more nagging question answered. Thanks, OED.
Thursday, December 29, 2011
Dead give-away
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Also "dead simple"
ReplyDeleteYes, and dead center.
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