game plan
Americannoun
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a carefully thought-out strategy or course of action, as in politics, business, or one's personal affairs.
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Sports. the overall strategy of a team for winning a specific game.
noun
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a strategy
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a plan of campaign, esp in politics
Etymology
Origin of game plan
First recorded in 1965–70
Example Sentences
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“They should also have a game plan for what they would do if the relationship were to end,” Nix adds.
“They approached it financially. ... They understood the regulatory environment here and abroad in the EU. And they had a game plan for every aspect.”
From Los Angeles Times
Miami tried to impose its game plan early, with several attacks down the right side of the field, and focused on making Messi the focal point of its attack.
From Los Angeles Times
But "if you do the process well, always the spaces are there", he added - suggesting there wasn't a need to throw game plans in the bin, but to simply execute them correctly.
From BBC
"We are moving forward with a clear game plan and a very competitive product portfolio," he said.
From Barron's
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