English idiom

overall picture

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Figurative meaning

the complete view of a situation, including all the main parts

Why this phrase?

Not a real picture; means the whole situation.

Example

“These figures help us see the overall picture of the economy.”

Dictionary details

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perspective

Expressions connected by reviewed component words or topic tags.

at the end of the day

ultimately; when everything is considered

on the other hand

used to introduce a contrasting point of view or alternative

pros and cons

the advantages and disadvantages of something

boil down to

to be summarized as or reduced to the most essential point

in (the) light of

considering or because of (new information or circumstances)

in a nutshell

expressed in a very brief and simple way

Source methodology

Meanings, register, CEFR, and examples come from the reviewed dictionary record. Expression notes may describe a reviewed present-day word picture or a background note; they are not presented as verified etymology.

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