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Be the image of somebody/something

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Family ResemblancePlay
Often used to highlight strong family features that make relatives look alike. SlideTom is the image of his grandfather; they have the same smile.
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Visual SimilarityPlay
Focuses on appearance only, not personality or behavior. SlideThat statue is the image of the ancient Greek goddess Athena.
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Not LiteralPlay
Used figuratively to express similarities, not for exact or perfect copies. SlideThe new kitten is the image of our old cat, just fluffier.