English / idiom
See the Big Picture
MEANING IN ENGLISH
To understand the entire situation and its long-term significance rather than focusing solely on isolated details.
In context
01
A visionary leader never panics over temporary losses because she can always see the big picture.
02
Instead of worrying about immediate setbacks, try to see the big picture and plan for the next five years.
Synonyms
take a macro view,grasp the broad context,keep perspective
Antonyms
get bogged down in details,miss the forest for the trees,narrow one's focus
Collocations
help see the big picture,fail to see the big picture,always see the big picture