bird's-eye view

idiom

Meaning

The view from directly or high above.

Examples

SIMPLE

The drone gives us a bird's-eye view of the park.

CONTEXTUAL

From the top of the tower, you get a perfect bird's-eye view of the entire city layout.

COMPLEX

The architect climbed the scaffolding to gain a bird's-eye view of the construction site, ensuring every detail aligned with the original blueprints.

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Related idioms3entries

01
take a dim view of
To dislike; to regard with skepticism, disbelief, disfavor, etc.
02
view from the top
The optimistic outlook of one who has recently achieved success.
03
worm's-eye view
A view of an object from below, from the ground.