Dead easy

by applegreensnake

Posted: 8 years ago 4 replies

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In the UK, 'dead easy' means 'very easy'.

Is that phraseology common in the U.S.?

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Princess Balestra 8 years ago

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Last one is more cinematically Disney imho, like an unstoppable missioncreepa superlatives.

Thing is, if U can thinka shit, u got sum kinda ease cupped inya own palma hand.

(Please do not ask me what might be sold in that kinda store.)
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- Oziboomer 8 years ago
  
  Originally Posted by Princess Balestra
  
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  The obtuse is so appealing sometimes.
  
  As for the OP why not use "easy" if there could be any confusion.
  
  That is unless you are promoting euthanasia or another outcome where "dead easy" appeals.
  
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Benjamin Farthing 8 years ago

I've heard it before, but I don't think it's especially common.

The question you should actually be asking is, "Is that phraseology common among my prospects?"

US dialects vary by location, age, economics, ethnicity, education, etc.

Figure out what demographics your prospects fit into, and then decide whether that idiom is a good choice.

(Also, depending on the offer, you might use a voice patterned after the prospect, or you might use a voice patterned after someone the prospect respects, like a well-educated doctor to pitch a supplement to a average-educated prospect. So keep that in mind.)
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ncohrnt 8 years ago

"Dead simple" is the US equivalent. However, it's not as common as other phrases that mean the same thing - "no brainer" is probably the most common and enduring, at least in the past 10-15 years.
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