Meaning of 'A picture is worth a thousand words'
What does the saying 'A picture is worth a thousand words' mean?
Idiom: A picture is worth a thousand words
Meaning:
A picture can often get a message across much better than the best verbal description.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: General |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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