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Gorgeous companions frequently can be insulting (4,4)

Ross

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drop dead

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'gorgeous' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for drop dead that I've seen before include "Suddenly fail" , "Really offensive remark" , "to appear so gorgeous" , "Absolutely (gorgeous)" , "Way to go!" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.
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