Fixed expressions
Idioms
English fixed expressions — phrases whose meaning isn't obvious from the individual words. Each entry shows the meaning, an example sentence, and its register.
Idioms containing picture, including its inflections. Clear word filter
2 idioms
overall picture
CEFR B1the complete view of a situation, including all the main parts
Neutral
the big picture
CEFR B2the overall situation and its most important facts, rather than its details
Neutral