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broad in the beam

idiom
Meaning

Wide across the hips, with large buttocks.


Examples
SIMPLE

That old chair is too narrow for someone broad in the beam.

CONTEXTUAL

The tailor warned him that the trousers might feel tight because he is a bit broad in the beam.

COMPLEX

Although he carried himself with an air of refined elegance, he was undeniably broad in the beam, which made finding well-fitting suits a lifelong struggle.

Anchors to
Related idioms7entries
  1. 01

    broad and shallow

    Associated with the Broad Church; latitudinarian.

  2. 02

    broad brush

    A style or approach that deals with something in very general, sweeping terms, without attention to fine details or subtle nuances.

  3. 03

    broad shoulders

    the ability to take criticism, or accept responsibility.

  4. 04

    broad strokes

    Major features or key points; outline.

  5. 05

    kick the beam

    To lack in weight, importance, or strength compared to another.

  6. 06

    not be able to hit the broad side of a barn

    To have very poor aim, such as while using firearms or in sports.

  7. 07

    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.

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