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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“Its our game plan, our standards, it’s how we play, we’ve built toward that.”
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 19, 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
The game plan was for Adah to ride over on the boat to Spain with the Land Rover, and drive to West Africa.
From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver
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