Definition of "broad-brush" [broad-brush]

• Sweepingly general in scope or thrust: an unfair, broad-brush indictment of all public officials. (adjective)

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• "I thought we dealt with those broad-brush generalizations yesterday."
• "It's because, as a rule, I'm deeply suspicious of stadium shows and broad-brush sentiments that U2 always surprise me as a live act."
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