grand scheme
grand scheme · grand schemes
общая ситуация, общая картина, обстановка в целом
das große Ganze, Gesamtbild, Gesamteindruck
The totality of the situation approached objectivelyThe totality of the situation approached objectively; the big picture.
/ɡɹænd ˈskiːm/
» In the grand scheme of things, none of us have much time left.
Meaning
2 senses(idiomatic)The totality of the situation approached objectively; the big picture.
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see grand, scheme.
Examples
2 sentencesIn the grand scheme of things, none of us have much time left.
Human life is too short when one considers the grand schemes of space exploration.
Origin
Ellipsis of grand scheme of things.Ellipsis of grand scheme of things.
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Forms
plural: grand schemes| Singular | grand scheme |
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