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

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

From Barron's

But I never had a game plan for it because the ‘Game of Thrones’ audition smacked me in the face.”

From Los Angeles Times

Shula, a candidate for several NFL head coach vacancies, said he would participate in interviews Friday after the Rams have completed installing their game plan for the Bears.

From Los Angeles Times

"My game plan? To look as cute as possible and get a picture to use on my dating profile," the 32-year-old told AFP as he entered the busy train, known as the Tube.

From Barron's

So much — if not all — of the Lakers’ game plan was on trying to deal with the nearly unstoppable force that is Antetokounmpo.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• blueprint
• scenario
• scheme
• strategy