master plan
A comprehensive document that sets out an overall strategy; the strategy itself.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“He has a master plan to win the game.”
“The team met for hours to discuss the master plan for the new company project.”
“The architect presented a detailed master plan that outlined the long-term development of the entire city center.”
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best laid plans
A proverbial expression used to signify the futility of making detailed plans when the ability to fully or even partially execute them is uncertain.
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game plan
Any strategy devised to reach a given objective.
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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.
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Master John Goodfellow
The penis.
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Master of the Universe
A powerful person.
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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.
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serve two masters
To take orders from two superiors or two conflicting parties.
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sounds like a plan
Used to indicate agreement with a proposed suggestion.
Last updated August 10, 2026