Dead ahead
Dead ahead adverb - Exactly ahead or in front.
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Straight and dead ahead are semantically related. In some cases you can replace term "Straight" with "Dead ahead", this terms are similar.
Straight
Straight adverb - In a direct line or course.
Dead ahead and straight are semantically related. Sometimes you can replace phrase "Dead ahead" with "Straight", this terms are similar.
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- Heh Heh, You Said "X": Ramy points out a sniper target to Runge by saying "There he is, dead ahead." Runge responds, "Heh, you said 'dead.' " Hitman with a Heart: Played straight for Ramy; averted for Runge.
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