View from 10,000 feet

Posted by Bob on October 03, 2001

In Reply to: View from 10,000 feet posted by jeanne on October 03, 2001

: meaning? and use?

To take a long view; to set aside day-to-day tactical considerations and devote thought to a long-term strategic view. (Sometimes "30,000 feet," as from an airplane window....) To see the forest, not the trees.