Meaning of 'Stone dead'
What does the saying 'Stone dead' mean?
Idiom: Stone dead
Meaning:
This idiom is a way of emphasizing that there were absolutely no signs of life or movement.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Death |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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