Our problems aren't really that important in 'the grand scheme of things'. [=aren't really that important when you think about the larger situation]
She 'schemed' [='plotted'] 'to take' control of the company from her brother.
Everyone has their role to play in 'the (overall) scheme of things'.
(..) of the vile LIES I read in the newspapers or if the police are behind it and the reporters are part of their scheme. But I figger it might be you, and I take this occashun to straten you out. In some parts of this world, such as where dirty immigrants (..)2018 TvShow: The Alienist Title: These Bloody Thoughts Season: 1 Episode 4