(as) dead as a doornail
US /əz dɛd əz ə ˈdɔrˌneɪl/
UK /əz dɛd əz ə ˈdɔrˌneɪl/
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완전히 고장 난, 완전히 죽은
completely dead; no longer alive or functioning
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The old car was as dead as a doornail after the accident.
그 낡은 차는 사고 후에 완전히 고장 났다.
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I tried to revive the computer, but it was as dead as a doornail.
컴퓨터를 살리려고 했지만, 완전히 고장 났다.