Paint a picture of something In english explanation

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

author Jimmy Hung calendar 2021-07-05 12:07

Meaning of Paint a picture of something (redirected from paint a (some kind of) picture of (someone or something) )

Paint a (some kind of) picture of (someone or something) verb phrase

To specifically illustrate or express something in a certain way

She painted a misleading picture of his actions to make people lose faith in him.

Every employee paints a grim picture of the company's future when their boss dies.

People usually paint a bright picture of their future, but life isn't all rainbows and unicorns.

Other phrases about:

define (something) as (something)

To describe something as something else

make (someone or something) out to be (something)

To describe something in a particular way, usually in an inaccurate way.

paint (one) black

To intentionally describe someone in a evil or malicious way

paint a black picture (of someone or something)

To describe someone or something in a negative way

Grammar and Usage of Paint a (some kind of) picture of (someone or something)

Verb Forms

  • paints a (some kind of) picture of (something)
  • painted a (some kind of) picture of (something)
  • painting a (some kind of) picture of (something)

The verb "paint" should be conjugated according to its tense.

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the squeaky wheel gets the grease

Used to to emphasize that attention is paid to the individuals who complain or cause problems

Example:

Sometimes, you shouldn't be so quiet because the squeaky wheel gets the grease.

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