How to Pronounce "paint a rosy picture"
expression
PAYNT uh ROH-zee PIK-chur
PAYNT uh ROH-zee PIK-chuh
Definition
To describe something as better or more positive than it really is, often by leaving out the problems or difficulties.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpeɪnt/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈɹoʊzi/ /ˈpɪktʃɝ
British English
pˈeɪnt/ /æɪ/ /ɹˈəʊzi/ /pˈɪktʃɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PAYNT uh ROH-zee PIK-chur
UK
PAYNT uh ROH-zee PIK-chuh
Listen in Context
He paints a rosy picture of his company, but there are many problems.
Don't paint a rosy picture if people need to know the truth.
The report paints a rosy picture of our progress.
Politicians often paint a rosy picture before elections to gain support.