Meaning of 'Dead to the world'
What does the saying 'Dead to the world' mean?
Idiom: Dead to the world
Meaning:
If somebody's fast asleep and completely unaware of what if happening around them, he or she's dead to the world.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Death |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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