A bird's eye view
Idioms & PhrasesEASY
a general, overall view from above; a broad overview
A bird's eye view
Idioms & PhrasesEASY
a general, overall view from above; a broad overview
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Examples
"Let's go up onto the roof and get a bird's-eye view of the surrounding area."
"Before writing the report she needed a bird's-eye view of the project's components to prioritise tasks."
Mnemonic Trick
Imagine looking down from a bird flying high — you see the whole picture.
Cultural Context
Neutral; common in reports, planning, and description of perspectives.
Source: Idioms & PhrasesAdded: 11/13/2025
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