mixed picture

mixed bag

Something tending to have both good and bad results or characteristics; something having a mixture of advantages and disadvantages.

mixed blessing

Something that has both good and bad features.

mixed herbs

A common mix of different dried herbs for general culinary use, containing some or all of basil, sage, rosemary, marjoram, oregano, thyme, and parsley.

mixed message

Any communication that is contradictory, inconsistent, or unclear, especially in its motive or intent.

paint a rosy picture

To describe a situation or prospective set of events in an upbeat, optimistic manner.

pen picture

A written description, often biographical.

take a picture

To photographically capture an image