Dead heat meaning
What does the saying 'Dead heat' mean?
Idiom: Dead heat
Meaning:
If a race ends in a dead heat, two or more finish with exactly the same result.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Sport |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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