be the picture of (something)

be the picture of (something)

The ideal example of something (which is listed after "of"). Yes, Jill was in the hospital a few months ago, but she's the picture of health now. We went running together just the other day.

See also: of, picture

be the ˌpicture of ˈhealth, ˈhappiness, etc.

be completely or extremely healthy, etc: She’s the picture of happiness in this photo. ♢ He’s the picture of misery, isn’t he? Look at him standing there in the rain.

See also: of, picture