The latest report on the economy shows a mixed picture.
mixed picture
idiomA situation in which both negatives and positives are found.
The company's quarterly results present a mixed picture, with strong sales in some regions but significant losses in others.
While the new policy has improved efficiency in the factory, the overall data provides a mixed picture regarding long-term employee satisfaction.
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mixed bag
Something tending to have both good and bad results or characteristics; something having a mixture of advantages and disadvantages.
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mixed blessing
Something that has both good and bad features.
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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.
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mixed message
Any communication that is contradictory, inconsistent, or unclear, especially in its motive or intent.
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paint a rosy picture
To describe a situation or prospective set of events in an upbeat, optimistic manner.
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pen picture
A written description, often biographical.
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take a picture
To photographically capture an image