main idea
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of main idea
First recorded in 1855–65
Example Sentences
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I produced this 20-minute film to help him fulfill that dream, but the main idea was to share tai chi with technology employees who are working 16 hours a day.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026
The party's main idea for adult social care in England is to set up a royal commission within the first 100 days of a new government.
From BBC • Jun. 17, 2024
That’s the main idea behind the “Norimaki Synthesizer” – the new taste display.
From NewsForKids.net • May 16, 2024
“Kasselakis is a prime example of this trend, the main idea being that the adoption of sheer imagery — not just gay, but also young and energetic — will do the trick,” Mr. Seferiades added.
From New York Times • Nov. 10, 2023
But I agree with the main idea behind the nostalgia: literate people should know how to think about grammar.
From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker
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