Albaniana Albaniana T7, 8 Th4 2017, 22:32

Meanings of "Dead ringer"

Tiếng Anh

A duplicate.

AlbanianaAlbanianaon T7, 08 Th4 2017, 22:33
Tiếng Anh

It began with horse racing. Substituting like horses in a race. They substituted names, pedigrees for the exact duplicates. The hosre double would be called 'a ringer'.
A person or thing that bears a strong resemblance to someone or something else, or is an exact counterpart. As a son is often, a dead ringer for his dad, his father.
It may also refer to the sound of someone's voice and not just their appearance, both in person, or on a phone. If you are imitating a person, you may be a dead ringer for them.
Dead ringers is also a Horseshoes game term. Ringer is another term as well in the game.

Ww WwWw Wwon T6, 31 Th8 2018, 03:37
Tiếng Nga

точная копия

St. SolSt. Solon T7, 10 Th3 2018, 21:50

"Dead ringer" trong lời bài hát

Dire Straits
Lady WriterDire Straits
Yes and your rich old man You know he'd call her a dead ringer You got the same command
The Rasmus
Dead RingerThe Rasmus
Dead ringer My dead ringer Dead ringer
Meat Loaf
Dead Ringer for LoveMeat Loaf
I don't know who you are But you're a real dead ringer for love You're a real dead ringer for love
Machine Girl
Come On Baby, Scrape My DataMachine Girl
[Verse 2: Matthew Stephenson] A dead ringer, automaton Zombie walks through the data fog like a lost dog
Sophie Powers
U Love ItSophie Powers
I'm a sinner, certified head spinner Breadwinner, want a star? I'm a dead ringer Hard hitter, never play and they're all bitter
Bloodhound Gang
Lift Your Head Up High (And Blow Your Brains Out)Bloodhound Gang
Does your girlfriend look like the chick from ′M.A.S.H.′? Dead ringer for Klinger with a thicker mustache? When you're at a get-together does everybody always ask
Thomas Raggi
The RitzThomas Raggi
[Verse 2] My face is a dead ringer of coercion I go to sleep and live those dreams I have
Bob Dylan
I Shall Be FreeBob Dylan
(She’s a humdinger Folk singer Dead ringer For a thing-a-muh jigger)
Ratt
I Want a WomanRatt
I want a woman Who can really love me, yeah Dead ringer of a woman
Bat Out of Hell (Musical)
Dead Ringer for LoveBat Out of Hell (Musical)
[The Lost] Dead ringer
Timex Social Club
RumorsTimex Social Club
I can't go no place without somebody pointin' a finger I can't show my face cause when it comes to rumors I'm a dead ringer It seems from rumors I just can't get away
M.I.A.
Bamboo BangaM.I.A.
You'll be hungry like the wolves hunting dinner dinner And we're moving with the packs like hyena ena Barbarella look like she's my dead ringer When I'm dogging on the bonnet of your red Honda
Nazareth
Not Faking ItNazareth
With a license from the man in the sky Billy the Kid was a gunslinger Edgar Wallace was a dead ringer Me, I'm just a rock'n'roll singer
The Stranglers
Dead RingerThe Stranglers
Bet you're a dead ringer Bet you're a dead ringer Bet you're a dead ringer Bet you're a conkeroonee stringer
The Swan Princess (OST)
No More Mr. Nice GuyThe Swan Princess (OST)
I don't get mad, I get even Odette can't get to the ball 'cause I won't bring her So I'll zap up a date who's a real dead ringer
Rishloo
Freaks & AnimalsRishloo
So have you ever wondered where were the demons they told us of? Be patient, they're coming, shortly revealed to you And I do think you'll find a dead-ringer Much still hides you curious minds
The Longshot
Kill Your FriendsThe Longshot
One finger on the trigger and one on the stereo I think you're killing me with kindness Gunslinger dead ringer and Michelangelo I'm in stitches blowing kisses
Pretty Woman: The Musical
Never Give Up On a DreamPretty Woman: The Musical
(sung) I always wanted to be a singer People told me I was a dead ringer For Marvin Gaye, and one of these days
White Zombie
Feed the GodsWhite Zombie
She's a zombie baby Dead ringer in my head And now we're rollin'
Bryan Adams
Never Give Up on a DreamBryan Adams
You always wanted to be a singer People told you, you was a dead ringer For Marvin Gaye and one of these days