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Jimmy Hung
2021-05-15 11:05
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.
The verb "paint" must be conjugated according to its tense.
The origin of this phrase is based on its figurative use of the phrase "broad brush".
Do you see anything wrong?
Daughter: So I really want all my friends to have a great time. I was thinking it would be a good idea to have some candy out on the tables for people to snack on.
Mother: Well, if you want them to really enjoy themselves, candy is dandy but liquor is quicker.
