Colour in
verb
To fill an area on paper or a picture with colour or shades using pencils, crayons, or paints.
Tommy, could you colour in the tiger in your drawing?
Often appears as...
- colour in the picture
- colour in the drawing
verb
To give a more interesting or full description of something by providing further details.
The author really coloured in the protagonist's past in the second half of the book.
Often appears as...
- colour in the details
- colour in the story
Usage tips
Literary
verb
To fill an area on paper or a picture with colour or shades using pencils, crayons, or paints.
Tommy, could you colour in the tiger in your drawing?
Often appears as...
- colour in the picture
- colour in the drawing
verb
To give a more interesting or full description of something by providing further details.
The author really coloured in the protagonist's past in the second half of the book.
Often appears as...
- colour in the details
- colour in the story
Usage tips
Literary
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Artistic Precision
Use 'colour in' when being precise in applying colours within defined areas or outlines.
She asked me to colour in the map carefully.
Pro Tip 2/3Creativity Encouraged
The phrase suggests creativity, so choose any colour that you feel is right for the picture.
Feel free to colour in the sky purple if you like!
Pro Tip 3/3Child-Friendly
'Colour in' is commonly used in school settings or in activities related to children.
The teacher gave the kids pictures to colour in.
Pro Tip 1/3Artistic Precision
Use 'colour in' when being precise in applying colours within defined areas or outlines.
She asked me to colour in the map carefully.
Pro Tip 2/3Creativity Encouraged
The phrase suggests creativity, so choose any colour that you feel is right for the picture.
Feel free to colour in the sky purple if you like!
Pro Tip 3/3Child-Friendly
'Colour in' is commonly used in school settings or in activities related to children.
The teacher gave the kids pictures to colour in.
Pro Tip 1/3Artistic Precision
Use 'colour in' when being precise in applying colours within defined areas or outlines.
She asked me to colour in the map carefully.
Pro Tip 2/3Creativity Encouraged
The phrase suggests creativity, so choose any colour that you feel is right for the picture.
Feel free to colour in the sky purple if you like!
Pro Tip 3/3Child-Friendly
'Colour in' is commonly used in school settings or in activities related to children.
The teacher gave the kids pictures to colour in.
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