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spit and image of
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*spit and image of someone and *the spitting image of someone
the very likeness of someone; a very close resemblence to someone. (*The second version is a frequent error. *Typically: be ~; look like ~.) John is the spit and image of his father. At first, I thought you were saying "spitting image."
See also: and, image, spit
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An onlooker said: "He's is the spitting image of Bing - the likeness is incredible.
Burly Hurley by The Mirror (London, England)
Divorcee Joan Bedford, 47, who is the spitting image of her sister, is moving into the house Rod Mayor shared with Gwen.
Dunblane Rod sets up home with shot Gwen's sis by Russell, Jonathan / Daily Record (Glasgow, Scotland)
The little girl is the spitting image of her tennis ace dad who was forced to pay a pounds 2million paternity suit in July after a lengthy court battle.
Beck your life she's a Becker by The Mirror (London, England)
 
 
 
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