the picture of (something)
the picture of (something)
The ideal example of something (which is stated 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. You and your family look like the picture of happiness in these photos!
See also: of, picture
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
(very) picture of something
Fig. the perfect example of something; an exact image of something. The young newlyweds were the picture of happiness. My doctor told me that I was the very picture of good health.
See also: of, picture
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
a (or the) picture of —
the embodiment of a specified state or emotion. 1989 Woman's Realm The…little girl looks a picture of health in her blue dungarees and red boots.
See also: of, picture
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- a picture of
- be the picture of (something)
- be the picture of health, happiness, etc.
- innocence
- picture of
- be on the mend
- mend
- be in (something) for the long haul
- be in something for the long haul
- in (something) for the long haul