In the (grand) scheme of things In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "in the (grand) scheme of things", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Zesty Y calendar 2022-03-04 06:03

Meaning of In the (grand) scheme of things

Variants:

in the great scheme of things , in the whole scheme of things

In the (grand) scheme of things phrase

"Grand" can be replaced by "great" or "whole"

Taking everything in account

 

 

In the great scheme of things, the journey was great.

There are some minor flaws, but they won't affect your score in the grand scheme of things.

Origin of In the (grand) scheme of things

The origin of this phrase is not clear.
 

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that's my story and I'm sticking to it

A humorous way of saying that what one has said is just what they acknowledge and may not be entirely accurate

Example:

Mike: Have you returned from your vacation on the beach? Your skin seems to get tanned.
Jenny: My skin is always dark. That's my story and I'm sticking to it!

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