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grand scheme

[/grænd skiːm/]
nounpl: grand schemes
grande plano
1. A large, ambitious, or comprehensive plan or design
In the grand scheme of things, this setback is minor.
No grande plano das coisas, este revés é menor.
2. A long-term vision or overall perspective on how something fits into a larger context
The architect presented her grand scheme for the city's renovation.
A arquiteta apresentou seu grande plano para a renovação da cidade.
Synonyms
master planbig pictureoverall plancomprehensive designgrand design
Antonyms
minor detailsmall picturetrivial matter

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
grande plano
Most common translation, widely understood
São Paulo
grande plano/grande projeto
Both terms are equally used
Portugal
grande plano
Standard Portuguese equivalent

Related Idioms & Phrases

in the grand scheme of things
part of the grand scheme
master plan
big picture
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