In a dead heat In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "in a dead heat", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Zesty Y calendar 2022-05-14 11:05

Meaning of In a dead heat

In a dead heat phrase

(Said of ending a contest or finishing a race) at exactly the same time or with exactly the same score or result.

 

With this new scoring system, that the race ends in a dead heat seems a remote possibility.

Jane took the lead in the race the whole time, but then Mary speeded up in the final lap, and they were in a dead heat.

He managed to be in a dead heat with John, who was thought to be faster than him.

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1. To give short descriptions, some basic details, or information for something.

2. To do a quick drawing of something.

3. To make someone feel unpleasant.

 

tie (one) down

1. To constrain one's freedom

2. To hold someone firmly by tying them

bound one hand and foot

Be tied arms and legs up or be restricted by something that one can't do what they wish.

lace up

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Origin of In a dead heat

 This term comes from 18th-century British horse racing and is still part of racing terminology. It later was transferred to other kinds of competition.
 

The Origin Cited: The free dictionary .
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