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dead on arrival without any chance for success. Five years ago the industry appeared dead on arrival. The idea of legalizing some drugs is a concept that's dead on arrival in many law enforcement circles. Usage notes: often used in referring to something that must be voted on: Healthcare reform was dead on arrival. Etymology: based on the literal meaning of dead on arrival (= not alive when brought to a hospital) See also: dead |
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With Democrats now controlling the House and Senate, many declared Bush's budget dead on arrival when it landed on their desks. Bottom line: Bush's budget is largely dead on arrival in Congress. In past years as the state has faced record budget deficits such proposals were dead on arrival. |
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