big picture



*big picture

the whole story of something; a complete view of something. (*Typically: get ~; have ~; give someone ~; know ~; see ~; show someone ~.) The sales manager gave us all the big picture this morning, and I'm more confused than ever.
See also: big, picture

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
PerttuPERT-tooFinnish
Sasithorn-Thai
Susumusoo-soo-mooJapanese
NoÉMi-Hungarian
Hill[hil]
Felicjafe-LEETS-yahPolish