He's 'deadly' [='dead'] serious about finding another job.
Officers are allowed to use 'deadly force' if necessary.
The two gang leaders are 'deadly' enemies.
(..) Talk to me. I don't like police stations. Carjacking. resisting arrest... assault with a deadly weapon. You girls fell in with a bad element. I hope you've learned from it. I'm going to turn you over (..)1996 Foxfire