You are dead right! Idioms are difficult.

June 13, 2006

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Idiom: to be dead right

Means: 100% correct

Use: to agree with people.

Circumstances: Informal. Used in meetings, discussions and general conversation

Note: the opposite of dead right can be dead wrong

Some examples:

You are dead right about his idea. It just will not work.

He is dead right. Our products are not competitive.

Your turn:

Think about situations.

(name of person) is dead right about………….. Explain why.
Think of another four examples.

You cannot be dead right all the time!

Entry Filed under: General idioms, Not too difficult. .

1 Comment Add your own

  • 1. Cherrie  |  February 26, 2007 at 4:13 am

    Great! you are dead right about this article!

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