She wrote a short pen picture of the new manager.
pen picture
idiomA written description, often biographical.
Origin
disputed originFrom pen + picture.
Before the interview, the committee read a brief pen picture of each candidate to understand their background.
The author provided a vivid pen picture of the artist, capturing both his professional struggles and his quiet, reflective nature.
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mixed picture
A situation in which both negatives and positives are found.
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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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poison pen
A manner, means, or tone of expression had by a written work, characterized by spitefulness, defamation, and/or intimidation directed toward a person, organization, or point of view.
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put pen to paper
To write something (especially using pen and ink).
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slip of the pen
A mistake in handwriting; (loosely) any minor error by the writer that made it into print, having not been caught by editors or proofreaders.
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take a picture
To photographically capture an image
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the pen is mightier than the sword
More influence and power can be usurped by writing than by fighting.