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Stunning, rude dismissal (4,4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

drop dead

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(Other definitions for drop dead that I've seen before include "Absolutely (gorgeous)" , "Way to go!" , "Rude injunction to fall lifeless" , "Really offensive remark" , "to appear so gorgeous" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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