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dead as a doornail

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(as) dead as a doornail
1. obviously dead The fox in the road was dead as a doornail.
2. not active at all Nothing ever happens in our town - it's as dead as a doornail.
Etymology: based on the literal meaning of doornail (a nail with a large head)
See also: dead, doornail


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It was as dead as a doornail in January and February," Correia said.
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