Dead Meat - Idioms in English Language

source: Twominute English    2013年8月14日
The idiom 'dead meat'is used when someone is in trouble or is threatened by a great danger. It can also mean someone has run out of options, and is now in deeper trouble. This idiom can be used to threaten someone, or to describe someone's terrible situation. In this English tutorial video, you will learn about the meaning and use of the idiom 'dead meat'. Let's learn from this video how this idiom is used.
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0:06 In this lesson you will learn about the idiom ‘dead meat’ and how it is used.
0:17 ‘Dead meat’ is an idiom which is sometimes used to threaten someone. It means that the person will be doomed or ruined.
0:24 Threatening is never a nice thing to do, but suppose I’m threatening you. I would say, ‘You are dead meat, Seth’.
0:33 That’s correct! But it was just an example, right?
0:36 Of course! I didn’t mean it! However, if dad finds out that you’ve started smoking, you are dead meat.
0:44 I’ll handle dad! So the idiom may also be used to speak of eminent danger or some trouble which might be approaching.
0:51 Yes, that’s it. The idiom means that someone will be severely punished somehow.
0:57 Okay. Now let’s listen to some conversations to understand how to use it.
1:02 Good idea.
1:08 Jack got completely wasted yesterday.
1:12 Yeah, he shouldn’t have drunk that much.
1:15 I heard he was so drunk that he tried to get into his neighbor’s house by mistake.
1:20 Isn’t his neighbor a cop?!
1:22 Yup!
1:24 Man! This time Jack is dead meat!
1:33 Amy, are you talking to Anthony again?
1:37 Err...yes. Why?
1:40 Did you forget dad’s warning? This Anthony’s a bad apple!
1:45 It wasn’t my fault! He called me from a different number!
1:49 You’re dead meat if dad finds out!
1:58 Amy, why are you so upset today?
2:01 I forgot to study for the history exam, and I think I flunked.
2:06 Are you serious? If you fail this test, you’re dead meat! You won’t graduate.
2:12 I really blew it this time.
2:15 It was foolish not to study but...there’s always next year!
2:23 ‘You are dead meat, Seth’.
2:30 However, if dad finds out that you’ve started smoking, you are dead meat.
2:42 Man! This time Jack is dead meat!
2:53 You’re dead meat if dad finds out!
3:03 If you fail this test, you’re dead meat!