She hoped the film would at least give her a general picture of their life and times.

Slowly, a general picture of the crime began to come together in her mind.

The details are not well known, nor is the general picture clear.

This may convey a general picture, but not the whole story.

The general picture too was one of little difference to the preceding election.

He'll be able to give you the general picture more clearly than I can.

The general picture, not just my place in it: I'd be stopped soon enough.

Such a small step is obviously not enough to change the general picture.

Although there are still a few pieces missing, we get the general picture.

Right now we want to sketch out the general picture.