Definition of “dead set”

Chips says that Wallis righteously refuses to make any pronouncement at all, but the King is dead set on a morganatic marriage.

Councillor Blaggett and his mates are dead set on those executive flats.

If Bruce knew the Taipings were dead set on Shanghai, he'd have time to reinforce, perhaps even send for Grant.

In it, a mutant Diana's comeback is threatened by a "nasty crew of mutant Eurotrash dead set on sending her back where she came from.

Saskatchewan's Health Minister John Nilson is dead set against the plan which he says "breaches the Canada Health Act.

Spencer is such a Potter fan he even ended up with a small part in the film - an idea Robbie was initially dead set against.

The Iranian hitman warned Ireland his team are dead set on booking their place in Japan and Korea.

Yet, Prasada is dead set against making any concessions to Mulayam.

`If you're dead set on getting over there to find your friend, I'll keep watch for you.