Meaning of 'Dead man walking'
What does the saying 'Dead man walking' mean?
Idiom: Dead man walking
Meaning:
A dead man walking is someone who is in great trouble and will certainly get punished, lose their job or position, etc, soon.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Death |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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