idiom
see the big picture
SEE the BIG PIK-cher
siː ðə bɪɡ ˈpɪktʃərListen
Hear it in a clear American voice. Slow it down to catch each syllable.
Syllable breakdown
seethebigpicture
Dictionary meaning
understand the overall situation, broader context, or long-term significance of something rather than focusing narrowly on details; recognize how individual elements connect to the larger whole
People also look up
Break the ice
Brayk the ice
Hit the nail on the head
Hit the nayl on the hed
Under the weather
UN-der the WETH-er
Piece of cake
Peess of kayk
Learn one new pronunciation a day
Get a word, name or idiom like “see the big picture” in your inbox — daily or weekly, free. Unsubscribe any time.
Something wrong? Suggest a correction