be the picture of (something)
be the picture of (something)
To be ideal example of something (which is listed after "of"). Yes, Jill was in the hospital a few months ago, but she's the picture of health now. We went running together just the other day. Those photos of you and your family were so lovely. You all are the picture of happiness!
See also: of, picture
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
be the ˌpicture of ˈhealth, ˈhappiness, etc.
be completely or extremely healthy, etc: She’s the picture of happiness in this photo. He’s the picture of misery, isn’t he? Look at him standing there in the rain.See also: of, picture
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- a picture of
- be the picture of health, happiness, etc.
- innocence
- picture of
- the picture of (something)
- mend
- be on the mend
- be in (something) for the long haul
- be in something for the long haul
- in (something) for the long haul