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Definition |
a remarkable resemblance to someone else,
often in terms of physical appearance |
Examples |
1) Mary is the spitting image of her
grandmother. They have the same piercing blue eyes and graceful
demeanor. 2) The actor's son is the spitting
image of his famous father, with the same chiseled jawline
and charismatic presence on stage. |
Etymology |
The term may have evolved from the phrase
"spirit and image," which referred to a strong resemblance, eventually
transforming into "spitting image" over time. |
Synonyms |
like father like son, replica |
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