English Expression · Intermediate
dead heat
a close race or contest in which no winner is apparent
Pronunciation: say dead heat
Meaning
a close race or contest in which no winner is apparent
Example
Polls indicated a dead heat for the office of dog catcher.
Polls indicated a dead heat for the office of dog catcher.
Practice tips
- Practice dead heat out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English expression is for intermediate-level learners.