paint a picture

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paint a picture (of something)

to describe a situation in a particular way The report paints a picture of a neighborhood in decline.

Usage notes: often used with an adjective that describes the type of situation: Doctors have begun to paint a grim picture of his condition. I don't want to paint too rosy a picture.

See also: paint, picture

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