ENGLISH
REFERENCE

best laid plans

idiom

A proverbial expression used to signify the futility of making detailed plans when the ability to fully or even partially execute them is uncertain.


Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    a wild goose never laid a tame egg

    Most things are inherited and predetermined.

  2. 02

    as best one can

    In the best possible way, given one's circumstances and abilities.

  3. 03

    best bet

    The best proposal or plan.

  4. 04

    best of both worlds

    A combination of two seemingly contradictory benefits.

  5. 05

    best of the bunch

    The best or most preferred person or item within a group.

  6. 06

    best pleased

    displeased, upset, disgruntled

  7. 07

    best regards

    Used as a polite closing of a letter

  8. 08

    best thing since sliced bread

    Alternative form of greatest thing since sliced bread.

© 2026 English Reference