Be the image of somebody/something
verb phrase
To look very much like someone or something else.
She is the image of her mother at the same age.
Often appears as...
- be the spitting/double image of somebody
- be an image of somebody's youth
verb phrase
To closely imitate or represent somebody's characteristics or behavior.
He is the image of patience and tolerance towards everyone.
Often appears as...
- be the image of patience/endurance/calmness
- be the living image of somebody
verb phrase
To look very much like someone or something else.
She is the image of her mother at the same age.
Often appears as...
- be the spitting/double image of somebody
- be an image of somebody's youth
verb phrase
To closely imitate or represent somebody's characteristics or behavior.
He is the image of patience and tolerance towards everyone.
Often appears as...
- be the image of patience/endurance/calmness
- be the living image of somebody
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Family Resemblance
Often used to highlight strong family features that make relatives look alike.
Tom is the image of his grandfather; they have the same smile.
Pro Tip 2/3Visual Similarity
Focuses on appearance only, not personality or behavior.
That statue is the image of the ancient Greek goddess Athena.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Literal
Used figuratively to express similarities, not for exact or perfect copies.
The new kitten is the image of our old cat, just fluffier.
Pro Tip 1/3Family Resemblance
Often used to highlight strong family features that make relatives look alike.
Tom is the image of his grandfather; they have the same smile.
Pro Tip 2/3Visual Similarity
Focuses on appearance only, not personality or behavior.
That statue is the image of the ancient Greek goddess Athena.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Literal
Used figuratively to express similarities, not for exact or perfect copies.
The new kitten is the image of our old cat, just fluffier.
Pro Tip 1/3Family Resemblance
Often used to highlight strong family features that make relatives look alike.
Tom is the image of his grandfather; they have the same smile.
Pro Tip 2/3Visual Similarity
Focuses on appearance only, not personality or behavior.
That statue is the image of the ancient Greek goddess Athena.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Literal
Used figuratively to express similarities, not for exact or perfect copies.
The new kitten is the image of our old cat, just fluffier.
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