How to Pronounce "broad brush"
expression
ˈbɹɔd/ /ˈbɹəʃ
BRAWD-brush
bɹˈɔːd/ /bɹˈʌʃ
bRAWD-brush
Definition
A 'broad brush' means describing something in a general way, without focusing on details. It can refer to both talking about something generally or handling something without paying attention to specifics.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbɹɔd/ /ˈbɹəʃ
British English
bɹˈɔːd/ /bɹˈʌʃ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BRAWD-brush
UK
bRAWD-brush
Listen in Context
He explained the plan with a broad brush.
Sometimes, it's helpful to look at things with a broad brush first.
The report was written using a broad brush, so details are missing.
Don't judge the whole group with such a broad brush—everyone is different.