He painted the situation with a broad brush.
broad brush
idiomA style or approach that deals with something in very general, sweeping terms, without attention to fine details or subtle nuances.
The report used a broad brush to describe the economic problems, ignoring the specific issues facing small businesses.
By dismissing the entire movement with a broad brush, the critic failed to acknowledge the nuanced arguments presented by its more moderate members.
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broad and shallow
Associated with the Broad Church; latitudinarian.
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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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brush aside
To disregard, dismiss or ignore something, as unimportant.
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brush by
To walk past another person, touching them slightly, normally by accident, and ignoring them.
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brush down
To straighten up one's clothes and to tidy up one's appearance.
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brush off
To disregard (something), to dismiss or ignore (someone), as unimportant.