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dead as a dodo
Что-либо без сомнения мертвое или вышедшее из употребления, или из моды.
Dodo (дронт) - вымершая птица отряда голубеобразных, истреблённая в 17-18 вв.
The floppy disk is an invention that is now (as) dead as a dodo.
Дискета – это изобретение, которое сейчас уже не используется.
dead as a doornail
Completely dead without the slightest hope of resuscitation.
Абсолютно мертвый, без малейшей надежды на восстановление (оживление).
They've started fighting again, so the peace agreement is now dead as a doornail.
Они снова начали сражаться, так что мирный договор приказал долго жить.
This battery is dead as a doornail; no wonder your car won't start.
dead center
The exact middle. Often used like an adverb.
The arrow hit the circle dead center.
The treasure was buried in the dead center of the island.
dead duck
A person or thing in a hopeless situation or condition; one to whom something bad is sure to happen.
Человек или дело в безнадежной ситуации; кто-то с кем обязательно случится что-те нехорошее.
Don't even waste your time; it's a dead duck.
Даже не трать свое время, это дохлое дело.
When the pianist broke her arm, she was a dead duck.
dead from the neck up
Очень глупый человек; болван.
Don't waste your time making him change his mind; he is dead from the neck up.
Не теряй время, переубеждая его, он полный болван.
dead letter
An undeliverable letter that ends up in a special office holding such letters.
There is a dead letter office in most major cities.
dead loss
A total waste; a complete loss.
Our investment in Jack's company turned out to be a dead loss.
dead on one's feet
Very tired but still standing or walking; too tired to do more; exhausted.
After the soldiers march all night, they are dead on their feet.
Jimmy never leaves a job unfinished. He continues to work even when he's dead on his feet.