[General] On the grandest scale

[patran]

Dear Teachers

Does "on the grandest scale" in the sentence below mean having the highest mark of a scale?

Suspense-filled adventure, sword-clashing action, mystery, humor, unforgettable characters and never-before seen special effects make Pirates of the Caribbean a must-have movie on the grandest scale ever.

Please advise.

Regards

Anthony the learner

 

[BobK]

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Dear Teachers

Does "on the grandest scale" in the sentence below mean having the highest mark of a scale?

Suspense-filled adventure, sword-clashing action, mystery, humor, unforgettable characters and never-before seen special effects make Pirates of the Caribbean a must-have movie on the grandest scale ever.

Please advise.

Regards

Anthony the learner

I've no idea what your suggested substitute words mean.

When something is done 'on a grand scale', the scale of its being done is huge/vast/immense... er, grand. If something's 'on the grandest scale' it's just bigger/more impressive than anything that's ever been seen before - typical self-deprecating understatement (caveat emptor: me, I don't buy it. ;-))

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