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What is the spitting image?

Exactly alike in appearance. For over a century the phrase "spitting image" has been more popular.

"Philip was the spit and image of the Prince of Wales" Sinclair Lewis, "It Can't Happen Here", 1935, Chapter 3, page 21.

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the spitting image - video


The spitting image - what is it?

So alike that one is the β€œspit and image” of the other. The term is often stated, incorrectly, as the β€œspitting image”.

He takes after his father; he is the spit and image of him.

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What does "the spitting image" mean?

Spitting Images is a pop/rock quartet from Atlanta, GA consisting of Josh Ingram (Vocals, Bass, Piano), Robeen Dey (Vocals, Guitar), Alex Lafley (Guitar) and Pat Felder (Drums). The foursome melds piano driven hooks with crafty guitarmanship to create a sound which critics have called lush and refreshing. They recently released a 5-song EP entitled Lost On The Run.

"Spitting Images meshes rock, pop, personality."

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The spitting image - what does it mean?

Derived from the Southern vernacular, "Spirit and image". Meant as a compliment directed at the child of someone deceased.

He is the Spitting image, or more commonly, spittin image of his deceased father.

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The spitting image - meaning

When a person uses the phrase β€˜the spittin image’ they usal mean that something or someone looks exactly like them.

Jack you look The spitting image of you dad.

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The spitting image - definition

Refers to objects that are highly alike, if not identical

Mary is the spitting image of her mother when she was young.

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