dead man walking
English
Etymology
A phrase traditionally used in U.S. prisons to announce a condemned prisoner being walked to the place of execution.[1] Its use has expanded as a euphemism for anyone facing an impending and unavoidable loss.
Noun
dead man walking (plural dead men walking)
Derived terms
- dead woman walking
- dead person walking
See also
References
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