Broad strokes meaning
What does the saying 'Broad strokes' mean?
Idiom: Broad strokes
Meaning:
If something is described or defined with broad stokes, then only an outline is given, without fine details.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: General |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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