Paint (something) with a broad brush In english explanation

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

author Zesty Y calendar 2021-05-15 11:05

Meaning of Paint (something) with a broad brush

Paint (something) with a broad brush phrase

To explain or describe something generally without mentioning specific details

I can tell he is not very goal-orientated as he just paints his plan to achieve what he wants with a broad brush.

When asked about the appearance of the robber, she vaguely remembered and painted him with a broad brush, so it's really hard for the police to identify him.

He admonished me for making my plan more detailed rather than merely painting it with a broad brush.

Grammar and Usage of Paint (something) with a broad brush

Verb Forms

  • painted (something) with a broad brush
  • painting (something) with a broad brush
  • paints (something) with a broad brush

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

Origin of Paint (something) with a broad brush

The origin of this phrase is based on its figurative use of the phrase "broad brush".

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