"grand scheme" meaning in All languages combined

See grand scheme on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

IPA: /ɡɹænd ˈskiːm/ Audio: en-au-grand scheme.ogg [Australia] Forms: grand schemes [plural]
Etymology: Ellipsis of grand scheme of things. Etymology templates: {{ellipsis|en|grand scheme of things}} Ellipsis of grand scheme of things Head templates: {{en-noun}} grand scheme (plural grand schemes)
  1. (idiomatic) The totality of the situation approached objectively; the big picture. Tags: idiomatic Synonyms: big picture, scheme of things
    Sense id: en-grand_scheme-en-noun-YxnSwO86 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 91 9
  2. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see grand, scheme. Related terms: bigger fish to fry, bird's-eye view, gestalt, gist, overview, the forest for the trees
    Sense id: en-grand_scheme-en-noun-1sX4DKvg

Inflected forms

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