game plan

American  

noun

1. a carefully thought-out strategy or course of action, as in politics, business, or one's personal affairs.

2. Sports. the overall strategy of a team for winning a specific game.

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game plan British  

noun

1. a strategy

2. a plan of campaign, esp in politics

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Etymology

Origin of game plan

First recorded in 1965–70

Example Sentences

But while Amanda's game plan slipped under the radar, the traitors have shared their suspicions that Fiona may be the secret traitor and "pretending to be a bit less perceptive than she actually is".

From BBC

He turned to a rewards consultant, who helped him map out a game plan for maximizing his credit-card points over the following months.

From The Wall Street Journal

Alabama has plenty of respect for Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza, but the Crimson Tide are confident they can execute a game plan against him in the Rose Bowl.

From Los Angeles Times

It was a tactical lesson from Robinson who masterminded the perfect game plan to nullify his old club.

From BBC

Your game plan worked, because new indie distributor Row K stepped up and made “Dead Man’s Wire” its first acquisition.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• blueprint
• scenario
• scheme
• strategy