broad and shallow
idiomAssociated with the Broad Church; latitudinarian.
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broad brush
A style or approach that deals with something in very general, sweeping terms, without attention to fine details or subtle nuances.
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broad in the beam
Wide across the hips, with large buttocks.
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broad shoulders
the ability to take criticism, or accept responsibility.
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broad strokes
Major features or key points; outline.
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not be able to hit the broad side of a barn
To have very poor aim, such as while using firearms or in sports.
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paint with a broad brush
To describe a class of objects or a kind of phenomenon in general terms, without specific details and without attention to individual variations.