broad strokes

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 in the beam

Wide across the hips, with large buttocks.

broad shoulders

the ability to take criticism, or accept responsibility.

down to the short strokes

In the final steps or decisive phase of an undertaking, especially one which has been lengthy or laborious.

little strokes fell great oaks

Small but persistent efforts can lead to big results.

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.