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master plan

idiom
Meaning

A comprehensive document that sets out an overall strategy; the strategy itself.


Examples
SIMPLE

He has a master plan to win the game.

CONTEXTUAL

The team met for hours to discuss the master plan for the new company project.

COMPLEX

The architect presented a detailed master plan that outlined the long-term development of the entire city center.

Anchors to
Related idioms6entries
  1. 01

    game plan

    Any strategy devised to reach a given objective.

  2. 02

    jack of all trades, master of none

    A person who has a competent grasp of many skills but who is not outstanding in any one.

  3. 03

    Master John Goodfellow

    The penis.

  4. 04

    Master of the Universe

    A powerful person.

  5. 05

    no plan survives contact with the enemy

    After a plan against an enemy is drafted, there will be unexpected elements from the opposition that will call for improvisation.

  6. 06

    sounds like a plan

    Used to indicate agreement with a proposed suggestion.

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