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 had a great game plan, being physical all game and making sure I don’t get my catch and shoot shots,” Leonard said.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026
“They had to get bodies. They had to get into their tactical clothing and work on a game plan, because they were kind of blindsided. They were not expecting it,” Mike said.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026
"You feel for Arbeloa - his game plan was excellent, but a couple of moments cost Real Madrid."
From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026
“Of the three people that would potentially make the call,” Marlins director of pitching Bill Hezel said, “only one of them has the actual game plan directly in front of him.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026
I wanted to talk to Coach in private, but he was writing in his playbook, probably making last-minute changes to our game plan while he ate his eggs.
From "Here to Stay" by Sara Farizan
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