idiom
see the big picture
SEE the BIG PIK-cher
siː ðə bɪɡ ˈpɪktʃərListen
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Syllable breakdown
seethebigpicture
Dictionary meaning
understand the overall context, purpose, or long-term significance of a situation rather than becoming lost in details; perceive the broader patterns, goals, and consequences that give individual elements their meaning; leaders and strategic thinkers are often praised for their ability to see the big picture when others are absorbed in immediate operational concerns
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