Meaning of the word "stone-dead has no fellow" in English

What does "stone-dead has no fellow" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

stone-dead has no fellow

US /stoʊn dɛd hæz noʊ ˈfɛloʊ/
UK /stəʊn dɛd hæz nəʊ ˈfɛləʊ/
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Idiom

a proverb meaning that a dead person cannot cause any more trouble or harm; dead men tell no tales

Example:
The conspirators decided to eliminate the witness, believing that stone-dead has no fellow.
In the ruthless world of the mafia, they often say stone-dead has no fellow to justify their actions.