idiom
chart a course
CHART uh KORSS
tʃɑːrt ə kɔːrsListen
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Syllable breakdown
chartacourse
Dictionary meaning
determine and plan a specific path or strategy toward a goal, especially in the face of uncertainty or difficulty; define the direction and sequence of steps needed to navigate from the current situation to a desired destination; derived from maritime navigation where charting a course means plotting one's route on a nautical chart before setting sail, the phrase connotes deliberate, skilful strategic planning
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