Grammar fix
be the spitting image of someone
look exactly alike
To look extremely similar to another person, especially a family member.
How oftenCommon
LevelB2
Used inSpeech & writing
Hear it in context
Notice where the phrase sounds natural.
That little boy is the spitting image of his grandfather.
People say I’m the spitting image of my mum, especially when I smile, although I don’t really see the resemblance myself.
Fix the pattern
One small grammar move makes it sound right.
Not: She’s the spitting image to her mother.
Say: She’s the spitting image of her mother.
Use 'the spitting image of someone', not 'the spitting image to someone'.
Don't confuse it
Other ways to say it
Be very like a parent
What's alikeCharacterLooks
be a chip off the old blockInformal: resemble a parent, especially in character or abilities.take afterResemble an older relative in appearance, character, or behaviour.
be the spitting image of someoneYou're here · Look extremely similar to someone, often a parent.