English Explanatory Dictionary

grand scheme

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The totality of the situation approached objectively; the big picture.
  2. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see grand, scheme.

Pronunciation

/ɡɹænd ˈskiːm/ en-au-grand scheme.ogg

Word forms

grand scheme grand schemes

Etymology

Ellipsis of grand scheme of things.

Synonyms

big picture scheme of things

Related words

bigger fish to fry bird's-eye view gestalt gist overview the forest for the trees
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