The _spitting image_
spitting image - very populary way of expressing a marked similarity between persons, places or objects. In reference to persons 'the face and eyes of' is understood to have the same meaning. If expressing likeness between mother and daughter one is perhaps more inclined to say, "Easy...
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| Summary: | spitting image - very populary way of expressing a marked similarity between persons, places or objects. In reference to persons 'the face and eyes of' is understood to have the same meaning. If expressing likeness between mother and daughter one is perhaps more inclined to say, "Easy to see you're your mother's daughter." I have heard all these expressions in many parts of Nfld, used by both the young and the old. Yes DICT CEN. JW Not used Not used Withdrawn NEWFOUNDLAND FOLKLORE SURVEY |
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