pretty pictures
Image supplements in a presentation: graphs, charts, etc.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“The report needs more data and fewer pretty pictures.”
“The manager asked for a detailed financial analysis instead of just showing pretty pictures in the slideshow.”
“While the presentation was visually engaging, the board members grew impatient with the pretty pictures and demanded a rigorous examination of the underlying fiscal projections.”
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just another pretty face
Someone who is attractive, but not too distinguished in other areas.
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mixed picture
A situation in which both negatives and positives are found.
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not a pretty sight
Something disappointing, disquieting, disreputable, or otherwise unworthy of admiration.
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not just a pretty face
Something that is more useful, versatile, or intrinsically valuable than might be assumed.
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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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pretty penny
Chiefly preceded by a: a considerable amount of money; a high income or price.
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sitting pretty
Having a comfortable or certain supply of money or resources.
Last updated August 10, 2026