writ small
The phrase "writ small" is often used to describe something that is a smaller or more simplified version of something larger or more complex.
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(figurative)Represented on a smaller or simplified scale.
Example
- The local council's decision is just national politics writ small.
- The company's internal conflicts are the broader industry issues writ small.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "writ small":
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