dead set Definition

dead set
noun

1. A complete standstill, eg the position of a gundog pointing at game. See also point (verb 4).

adj

1. Absolutely determined.
2. Said of a hunting dog: pointing at game.

adverb

1. Absolutely determined.

Idiom: dead set against something

Completely opposed to it.

Idiom: dead set on something

Determined or keen to do or acquire it.