idiom
paint a picture
PAYNT ah PIK-cher
peɪnt ə ˈpɪktʃərListen
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Syllable breakdown
paintapicture
Dictionary meaning
To describe something vividly so that others can clearly visualise it.
Examples
- The witness painted a vivid picture of the scene that captivated the courtroom.
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