How to Pronounce "paint with a broad brush"
expression
PAYNT with uh BROD BRUSH
PAYNT with a BRAWD BRUSH
Definition
To describe something or someone in a very general way, often ignoring small differences or important details.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpeɪnt/ /ˈwɪð/, /ˈwɪθ/, /wɪð/, /wɪθ/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈbɹɔd/ /ˈbɹəʃ
British English
pˈeɪnt/ /wˈɪð/ /æɪ/ /bɹˈɔːd/ /bɹˈʌʃ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PAYNT with uh BROD BRUSH
UK
PAYNT with a BRAWD BRUSH
Listen in Context
Don't paint with a broad brush when talking about cultures.
It's not fair to paint with a broad brush about teenagers.
We shouldn't paint with a broad brush when discussing other countries.
She tends to paint with a broad brush when talking about city life.