dead meat

noun

1. Slang. a person or thing that is dead, doomed, or beyond recovery.

Word History and Origins

Origin of dead meat¹

First recorded in 1860–65

Example Sentences

Written off as political dead meat nearly 18 months ago, when a secretly recorded conversation was released that featured him and three other L.A. political bigwigs engaging in bigoted, conspiratorial rants, De León was in first place in his reelection race, according to early returns.

From Los Angeles Times

“If he catches us, we’re dead meat!” he yelled to the others.

From Literature

The speech also simply did not “meet the moment” in that Trump did not mention the ongoing discussion as to whether he is toast, a lost cause, and/or dead meat in the Republican 2024 primary.

From Slate

“My mom killed the liver till it was dead — dead and dry — then offered up a couple of well-cooked pieces of bacon that could be eaten with each bite of the dead meat,” Anitra wrote.

From Washington Post

The letter to Julie Marson, who represents Hertford and Stortford, warned she would will be "dead meat", adding: "You will be looking behind you for the rest of your life."

From BBC

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