Dodo
It is often called a carcass.
The origin is unclear of the saying that includes "swing a dead cat." Some think it dates back to a popular TV show, "Cheers," and others believe it is from the 1600s, or from the UK. The saying is "You can't swing a dead cat without hitting two people you know" or some other object.
This could be a literal phrase meaning the bear is killing you. It could also be slang. "Killing me" would mean doing something that makes you wish you were dead. They could be bothering you a lot or making you laugh a lot or embarrassing you a lot.
Dead trees are perfect for nesting. Diseased trees often bring insects and worms to decompose the debris. So there is plenty of food for birds and their offspring.
Detrivores feed on the dead and decomposing tissue of other organisms, and are then often eaten by consumers. They play an important role in maintaining the flow of energy over various trophic levels. They are the recyclers of their ecosystems.
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The phrase "had been all but dead" means that the creature involved had been extremely close to death, and was nearly dead.
"Dwl" is an abbreviation for "dead with laughter." It is often used in online communication to show that something is extremely funny.
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A reducer completes the food chain or actually the cycle. Reducers, or decomposers, decompose the dead animals or dead plants, releasing minerals into the soil.
The origin of the phrase 'dead easy comes from the English language. The term dead actually meant 'simple' or 'completely' and dates back to the 14th century with this usage.
Alliteration is the poetic device used in the phrase "deeds of dead kings" because of the repetition of the "d" sound in the words "deeds" and "dead."
"dead meat" is "totes Fleisch" in German.
The idiom is "dead certainty". It means it's in the bag = this is a dead certainty = this is cinch
The "dead" of winter means the very middle, where everything seems cold and dead.
It means powerless or dead.
"Red or dead" is a phrase commonly associated with a decisive choice or ultimatum, often implying that one must take a strong stance or face dire consequences. It can be interpreted in various contexts, such as politics or personal decisions, where the outcome is binary—either achieving a goal (red) or failing miserably (dead). The phrase underscores the importance of commitment and the risks involved in taking a stand.