blank canvas
The term "blank canvas" is often used metaphorically to describe something that has not yet been influenced or shaped, much like an untouched surface ready for painting.
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Definition
B1Art
(technical)A surface that is empty and ready for painting or drawing.
Example
- The artist stared at the blank canvas, contemplating her next masterpiece.
B2General
(figurative, informal)A situation or thing that has not been influenced, offering potential for various possibilities.
Example
- Starting a new job felt like having a blank canvas to create my career.
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