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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Coach Greg Snyder praised the Mustangs for executing the game plan to near perfection but warned it may not be the last time they have to face their archrival.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2026
“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
“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
In other words, that this was his game plan all along.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 12, 2026
"Our game plan is this, Mr. McSouthers. We give no answer. No answer at all. Our duty is to protect Westing's ex-wife."
From "The Westing Game" by Ellen Raskin
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