plural of open-plan kitchen

(historical) A 1787 proposal for the structure of the United States government.

(idiomatic) A proverbial expression used to signify the futility of making detailed plans when the ability to fully or even partially execute them is uncertain.

(finance) Also known as wholesale lending, a form of retail goods inventory financing in which each loan advance is made against a specific piece of collateral.

plural of open floor plan

(informal) Used to indicate agreement with a proposed suggestion.

(idiomatic) After a plan against an enemy is drafted, there will be unexpected elements from the opposition that will call for improvisation.

Things don't always work out as they were planned.

No matter how a project is planned, accidents or misfortune can still happen with it.

Alternative form of the best laid plans of mice and men often go awry