🔥
Jan 2 • 🗣️ General discussion
🇺🇸 English Expressions: Dead Giveaway 🎯
Hey everyone! 👋
Today’s expression is “dead giveaway.”
👉 It means something that clearly reveals the truth or gives away a secret.
It’s used when there’s an obvious sign or clue that exposes what’s really happening.
Origin:
This phrase comes from early 20th-century American slang. “Dead” emphasizes certainty, and “giveaway” refers to revealing something. Together, it literally means a clue that cannot be missed. 🕵️♂️
Examples:
• Her nervous laugh was a dead giveaway that she was hiding something. 😅
• The empty cookie jar was a dead giveaway that someone had been snacking. 🍪
• His excitement was a dead giveaway that he won the contest. 🏆
Now it’s your turn! 💬
Drop your own sentence using “dead giveaway” below 👇
WE LEARN FROM EACH OTHER! 🤝
3:11
21
21 comments
🇺🇸 English Expressions: Dead Giveaway 🎯
skool.com/lme
Adults mastering American English speaking & listening skills. No cute lessons. Serious. Over 100 LIVE 1-1 Sessions monthly! We do have free lessons✔️
Leaderboard (30-day)
1
🔥
+3932
2
🔥
+3824
3
🔥
+3779
4
🔥
+3347
5
+2894
Powered by