dead against

Definitions

Unequivocally and intransigently opposed to.

Examples

“We had hauled up here to the S.W., in order⟳ to go sharp round the southern extreme of the Maldiva Archipelago, and, if possible, proceed by the northern, or short route, and run⟳ our westing down in 4° or 5° south latitude ; but, as we got to the westward, we found the wind more dead against us, so that we were obliged to steer⟳ south again.”

““The person who was most dead against playing the game was Stuart,” says Mick. “But he’s definitely a lot more relaxed about it these days.””

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