English

Alternative forms

• grand scheme of things

Noun

grand scheme ‎(plural grand schemes)

1. Used other than as an idiom: see grand,‎ scheme.
2. (idiomatic) The totality of the situation approached objectively; the big picture.

Synonyms

• big picture

See also

• bigger fish to fry
• bird's-eye view
• gestalt
• gist
• overview
• see the forest for the trees