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in the scheme of things |
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in the scheme of things in a general view of the situation. She just got here and hasn't figured out where she belongs in the scheme of things. Usage notes: often used with the adjectives grand, larger, or overall, usually to suggest that something is not very important: A two-week delay will not matter in the overall scheme of things. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The man looked curiously about him on all sides, as one who among familiar surroundings is unable to determine his exact place and part in the scheme of things. They occupied an intermediate place in the scheme of things, and they were to be watched in case they did not keep their place. In addition, the persecution he had suffered from the pack had made the pack less to him in the scheme of things, and man more. |
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in the scheme of things
