dead letter . dead letter {n. phr.} An undeliverable letter that ends up in a special office holding such letters. There is a dead letter office in most major cities. Categories: add yours {n. phr.} Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms by A. Makkai, M.T. Boatner, J.E. Gates © 2024 To section: D Subscribe to: American IdiomsIdioms feedEnglish languageHome page and general feed Add my comment