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Discover LudwigThe phrase "a dark picture" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe a gloomy or negative situation, or to refer to a literal image that is dark in tone or color.
Example: "The artist's latest work presents a dark picture of society's struggles and challenges."
Alternatives: "a bleak image" or "a grim portrayal".
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It is a dark picture, I know.
Recent incidents and near-misses paint a dark picture.
Behind these completed transactions is a dark picture.
The IRS watchdog's report painted a dark picture of the tax-exempt unit at the IRS.
"It sounds like a dark picture but it is a reality that not many people want to face.
Ms. Timoshenko also spoke, painting a dark picture of her family's life since the death of her son.
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The other camp paints a darker picture.
Behind the gloss, as it might say, lurks a darker picture.
But allegations of child trafficking, which Deya denies, painted a darker picture.
"Company commentary over the past few weeks speaks of a darker picture.
But recent reports hint at a darker picture behind the success stories.
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