to see the big picture

Idiom Creativity

Meaning

to understand the larger or more important issue

Example Sentences

You need to see the big picture when making strategic decisions.

Related Vocabularies

to perceive with the eyes; to understand; to meet
a visual representation such as a painting, drawing, or photograph
large in size, extent, or importance

Related Expressions

To go the extra mile

To put in more effort than is expected

start off on the right foot

to begin something well or positively

a snake in the grass

a secret enemy

play devil’s advocate

to argue against an idea for the sake of discussion

move up the ladder

to be promoted or advance in one’s job

bend the law

to use the law in a dishonest way to achieve something

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