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

"We will have another game plan for the Irish."

From Barron's

And Byrne has already drawn up his game plan for whether he’ll be sipping wine over a prix fixe menu or knocking back beers in front of the television.

From The Wall Street Journal

Coach Cori Close said the Bruins did not execute their game plan in a close win over Iowa State and must be ready for a challenge from the Hawkeyes, who were upset by USC.

From Los Angeles Times

The 2016 Olympian grew in confidence with each round as it became clearer that his game plan of staying on the outside and carefully choosing when to engage was working.

From BBC

When retail investors do pile into a stock, companies now have a game plan.

From Barron's

Related Words

• blueprint
• scenario
• scheme
• strategy