broad in the beam

broad and shallow

Associated with the Broad Church; latitudinarian.

broad brush

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

broad shoulders

the ability to take criticism, or accept responsibility.

broad strokes

Major features or key points; outline.

kick the beam

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

not be able to hit the broad side of a barn

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

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.