Phrase guide

plan of attack

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

Synonym of action plan.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: action plan

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

ideas or actions intended to deal with a problem or situation

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • his approach to every problem is to draw up a list of pros and cons
  • an attack on inflation
  • his plan of attack was misguided

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: approach, attack

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: conceptualization, conceptualisation, formulation

Narrower terms: avenue

History

Etymology

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