Do I have to paint (you) a picture?

Do I have to paint (you) a picture?
Do I have to spell it out (for you)? & Do I have to paint (you) a picture? & Do I need to paint you a picture?
Fig. What do I have to do to make this clear enough for you to understand? (Shows impatience.) •

Mary: I don't think I understand what you're trying to tell me, Fred. Fred: Do I have to spell it out for you? Mary: I guess so. Fred: We're through, Mary.

Sally: Would you please go over the part about the square root again? Mary: Do I have to paint you a picture? Pay attention!


Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.

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