grand scheme
English
editEtymology
editEllipsis of grand scheme of things.
Pronunciation
edit- IPA(key): /ɡɹænd ˈskiːm/
Audio (General Australian): (file)
Noun
editgrand 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.