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sweeping statement/generalization
phrase disapproving
something that you say or write that is too general and that has not been carefully thought about: 泛泛之谈；一概而论的说法；过于笼统的概括
Sweeping generalizations about this complex and difficult situation are not helpful.对这种复杂困难的情形作泛泛之谈是没有用的。
He tends to make sweeping generalizations about people.
She often falls back on sweeping generalizations about the national character.
The report makes several sweeping statements about current teaching methods.
He's careful to avoid sweeping statements based on anecdote.
See also
sweeping(GENERAL)
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