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5 dead idioms, with pictures

Look at the picture, read the meaning, and listen to the example.

Two men who look exactly the same stand side by side. Both wear round glasses and an orange scarf, and they look at each other in surprise.

What does “Dead ringer” mean?

“Dead ringer” means someone who looks just like you.

Example: She is a dead ringer for her mother.

Emoji clue: skull, bell

A hot air balloon sinks low over green hills. A huge heavy gray sandbag hangs under the basket, and a worried man in the basket looks down at it.

What does “Dead weight” mean?

“Dead weight” means something that slows you down.

Example: That old printer is dead weight in our office.

Emoji clue: skull, weightlifter

A small sailboat sits on flat calm blue water with a limp empty sail. A man in the boat holds one oar and shrugs, with no wind and no land in sight.

What does “Dead in the water” mean?

“Dead in the water” means failed, with no chance to go on.

Example: Without money, the project is dead in the water.

Emoji clue: skull, in, wave

A thick wooden door with one big black iron nail head hammered flat into it. A man in overalls stands beside it with a hammer and wipes his forehead.

What does “Dead as a doornail” mean?

“Dead as a doornail” means totally dead, with no life left.

Example: The old battery is dead as a doornail.

Emoji clue: skull, door, bolt

Two runners in red and blue shirts cross the finish line at exactly the same moment. Both touch the finish tape, and an official with a stopwatch looks at them in surprise.

What does “Dead heat” mean?

“Dead heat” means a tie in a race.

Example: The race ended in a dead heat.

Emoji clue: skull, fire

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100 common English idioms and their meanings

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