the big picture

also the whole picture

the most important facts about a situation and the effects that it has on other things Melissa's opinions don't take the big picture into account.

Usage notes: often used after look at: When you look at the big picture, a slight increase in unemployment is not significant.

the big picture

the most important facts about a situation and the effects of that situation on other things In my political work I try to concentrate on the big picture and not be distracted by details.

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Marcial	-	Spanish
Tabby	TAB-ee	English
Stanley	STAN-lee	English
Garvan	GAHR-van	Irish
Aleesha	ə-LEE-shə	English (Rare)
Shirou	shee-ṙo:	Japanese