Practicing Success
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Dead heat |
A deadly blast of hot air A strong heat wave Close contest that ends in a tie Strong opposition to one's ideas |
Close contest that ends in a tie |
The most appropriate meaning of the given idiom "dead heat" is >close contest that ends in a tie.< It is used to describe a situation in which two or more competitors are equally matched and neither one can be declared the winner. The idiom is often used in sports, but it can also be used in other contexts, such as elections or business competitions. The other options are not correct.
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