grand scheme

English

Etymology

Ellipsis of grand scheme of things.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ɡɹænd ˈskiːm/
  • Audio (General Australian):(file)

Noun

grand scheme (plural grand schemes)

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

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