main thread

Frequency: 7.010.0 per million words

The primary theme or line of thought in something complex.

threadADJECTIVE + thread

Categories:

main

Examples (10)

  • I found it hard to follow the main thread of his argument.
  • The speaker lost the main thread of his speech due to interruptions.
  • Despite many subplots, the main thread of the novel remained clear.
  • We need to identify the main thread of this complex problem to solve it effectively.
  • Can you summarize the main thread of your research in a few sentences?
  • Throughout the discussion, she consistently brought us back to the main thread.
  • The detective was trying to find the main thread connecting all the clues.
  • It's easy to get sidetracked, so always keep the main thread in mind.
  • His life's work always had a main thread of social justice running through it.
  • The conference aimed to explore various topics, but the main thread was sustainability.