grand scheme
English
[edit]Etymology
[edit]Ellipsis of grand scheme of things.
Pronunciation
[edit]- IPA(key): /ɡɹænd ˈskiːm/
Audio (General Australian): (file)
Noun
[edit]grand scheme (plural grand schemes)
- (idiomatic) The totality of the situation approached objectively; the big picture.
- Synonyms: big picture, scheme of things
- Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see grand, scheme.