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
Natalia	nah-TAH-lyah (Polish, Italian, Spanish)	Polish, Italian, Spanish, Romanian, Georgian, Late Roman
Roddy	RAH-dee (English)	English, Scottish
Billings	['bliŋz]
BjÖRne	BYUUR-ne	Swedish
Kyung	gyung	Korean
Amabilia	-	Late Roman