in broad (brush) strokes

in broad (brush) strokes

In vague or non-specific terms. I don't need every detail of the event—just tell me about it in broad brush strokes. Describe your idea in broad strokes, just so I can get a sense of it.
See also: broad, stroke
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • broad strokes
  • broad (brush) strokes
  • paint (something) with a broad brush
  • paint something with a broad brush
  • generalize
  • generalize about
  • generalize about (someone or something)
  • generalize on (someone or something)
  • barn
  • broad as a barn door