Idiom
game plan
Meaning
Any strategy devised to reach a given objective.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Examples
“What is your game plan for the exam?”
“Before we start the project, we need a clear game plan to finish on time.”
“The team refined their game plan, carefully anticipating every potential obstacle to ensure they would achieve their long-term objectives.”
Examples
simple
“What is your game plan for the exam?”
contextual
“Before we start the project, we need a clear game plan to finish on time.”
complex
“The team refined their game plan, carefully anticipating every potential obstacle to ensure they would achieve their long-term objectives.”
Origin
The term entered English during the mid-20th century, derived from the strategies formulated by coaches and players in competitive sports. It identifies the prearranged sequence of play intended to secure an advantage on the field.
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