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Spitting image
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一模一样的人, 极其相似的人
someone or something that looks exactly like another person or thing
Idiom
InformalWhat is the origin of the idiom "spitting image" and when to use it?
The origin of the idiom "spitting image" is unclear, but several theories exist. One possibility is that it originated from the phrase "spirit and image," which referred to someone closely resembling a deceased family member or ancestor. Over time, the phrase evolved into "spitting image." Another theory suggests that "spit" in this context refers to the likeness or resemblance being so vivid that it appears as if the person or thing has been "spit out" as an exact copy. Figuratively, this expression is used to describe someone who bears a striking resemblance to another person, often in terms of physical appearance.
Example
The child is the spitting image of their late grandfather, with the same eyes and smile.
这个孩子和已故的祖父一模一样，拥有相同的眼睛和微笑。
She looks like the spitting image of her mother when she was young; they could be mistaken for twins.
她看起来就像年轻时母亲一模一样的人；她们可能会被误认为是双胞胎。
