Paint a black picture (of someone or something) In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "paint a black picture (of someone or something)", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Jenne Phuong calendar 2021-11-24 05:11

Meaning of Paint a black picture (of someone or something)

Paint a black picture (of someone or something) verb phrase

To describe someone or something in a negative way

I don't know why you always paint a black picture of Linda, but if you get to know her better, she is actually soft-hearted and friendly.

She always paint a black picture of her life. She doesn't even know how lucky she is.

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Grammar and Usage of Paint a black picture (of someone or something)

Verb Forms

  • to paint a black picture (of someone or something)
  • painting a black picture (of someone or something)
  • paints a black picture (of someone or something)
  • painted a black picture (of someone or something)

The verb “paint" should be conjugated according to its tense. 

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