The Big Picture By EvilAugust 26, 2016March 7, 2024Popular Expression The Big Picture = the situation as a whole, the overall view, the entire perspective on an issue or situation Ex: We need to look at “the big picture” before we can focus on the specific smaller details. Ex: The government plans to stop making the penny (1 cent coin), but looking at “the bigger picture,” how will this improve the country’s economy? BACK to Popular Expressions