idiom
Business
Dead Rubber
DED RUB-er
/dɛd ˈrʌbər/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
Deadrubber
Dictionary meaning
A contest or situation in which the result no longer affects the overall outcome.
Examples
- The final Q4 campaign is essentially a dead rubber — we've already hit the annual target.
Pronunciation tips
Stress on 'dead' and 'rub'. Sports origin.
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