Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
a bird's-eye view
idiom
/ə bɜrdz aɪ vjuː/
Definition
A view from above that provides a broad perspective of the area or situation.
Examples
- From the top of the hill, we had a bird’s-eye view of the entire valley.
- The architect presented a bird’s-eye view of the new park layout.
- Using aerial photography, we can get a bird’s-eye view of the city.
Meaning
The phrase ‘a bird’s-eye view’ refers to a perspective that allows one to see a situation or place from a high vantage point, as if one were a bird flying overhead.
Synonyms
- overview
- panoramic view
- wide-angle view
