Dead meat Meaning in English
expression
ˈdɛd/ /ˈmit
DED MEET
dˈɛd/ /mˈiːt
DED MEET
Definition
An informal expression used to say that someone is in serious trouble or facing severe consequences, sometimes implying a threat or danger.
Usage & Nuances
Very informal and slightly aggressive; often used jokingly among friends, but can be serious. Commonly: 'You're dead meat,' meaning 'you're in trouble.' Not for formal writing or professional use. Similar to 'you're toast.'
Spanish: muerto (expresión) - en problemasPortuguese (BR): encrencado - morto (expressão)Portuguese (PT): tramado - morto (expressão)Chinese (Simplified): 死定了 - 完蛋了Chinese (Traditional): 死定了 - 完蛋了Hindi: पक्का फँसे - गए काम सेArabic: في ورطة كبيرة - انتهى أمرهBengali: শেষ - কাজ শেষ - মরা মাংশ (খুব বিপদে পড়া অর্থে)Russian: труп - покойник (перен.) - тебе конецJapanese: 終わりだ - 死んだも同然Vietnamese: chết chắc - tiêu đờiKorean: 죽은 목숨 - 끝장Turkish: ölü eti (deyimsel) - bittin - işin bittiUrdu: تیرا کام تمام - اب تم گئےIndonesian: mati sudah - tamat riwayat
Example Sentences
If my mom finds out, I'm dead meat.
basic
You're dead meat if the teacher catches you cheating.
basic
Without my keys, I'm dead meat when I get home.
basic
He messed with the wrong people—now he's dead meat.
natural
If they find out we broke the window, we're dead meat for sure.
natural
Trust me, if you touch his laptop, you'll be dead meat!
natural