I usually hear the expression in the context of complimenting someone's style, not as a criticism about lack of detail. You mean when I compliment someone on how spiffy/perky they dress/look, I can use "in broad strokes"?

In my opinion, it's not. I usually hear the expression in the context of complimenting someone's style, not as a criticism about lack of detail. (Maybe I'll change my mind. I seem to be screwing up lately.) But neither of your

Hi, Is "in broad strokes" a common substitute for "generally, without going into details" in American English? From a native speaker's standpoint, would it sound out of left field if I said these sentences:

I don't understand why there are no articles before 'plasma TV' and 'laptop computer'. Me neither. Where was this book written, and where was it published? It should be: The total cost of a Plasma TV and a laptop computer is

Hi I saw the following question in a maths book. I don't understand why there are no articles before 'plasma TV' and 'laptop computer'. "Total cost of Plasma TV and laptop computer is $2445. If cost of laptop

I am always confused with these three words when speaking and writing . it , that , this. For example, (speaking ) A : I swim every day B: It's good / that's good. A: I can help you with your homework B: I really

This site might help you on the rules of apostrophe. Fairly comprehensive: http://www.grammarbook.com/punctuation/apostro.asp

Hi, I have doubt in a sentence. "I have reviewed the attachment which u had sent" Can you please let me if the grammar usage in this sentence is correct. I'm puzzled. You care about tenses, but not about spelling the word

I have doubt in a sentence. "I have reviewed the attachment which u had sent" Can you please let me if the grammar usage in this sentence is correct.

My dictionary doesn't have that designation, but I'm sure you're correct about its meaning. If you need help in understanding the difference between countable and uncountable nouns, you might try typing "countable" in the