1plot 
/ˈplɑ:t/ noun
plural plots /ˈplɑ:t/ noun 1 [count] a : an area of land that has been measured and is considered as a unit
▪ The plots are selling for $15,000 per acre. ▪ They just bought a 12-acre plot of land.
b : a usually small piece of land that is used for a particular purpose
▪ a garden plot ▪ He bought a burial plot in the local cemetery. [=a small area of land where his body will be buried when he dies] 2 : a series of events that form the story in a novel, movie, etc. [count] ▪ The book's plot revolves around a woman who is searching for her missing sister. ▪ The movie has a weak/strong plot. ▪ As the plot unfolds [=as the story continues; as things happen in the novel, movie, etc.], we learn more about the hero's family. [noncount] ▪ The movie lacks plot [=nothing interesting happens in the movie], but it's a fascinating character study. ▪ He is a master of plot [=he is very good at thinking of interesting stories], but his characters are not realistic. — see also subplot 3 [count] : a secret plan to do something that is usually illegal or harmful
▪ Police uncovered a plot to assassinate the prime minister. ▪ The prime minister was the target of an assassination plot. ▪ plots against the government ▪ They hatched a plot [=made a plan] to steal the famous painting.
▪ The plots are selling for $15,000 per acre. ▪ They just bought a 12-acre plot of land.
b : a usually small piece of land that is used for a particular purpose
▪ a garden plot ▪ He bought a burial plot in the local cemetery. [=a small area of land where his body will be buried when he dies]
▪ Police uncovered a plot to assassinate the prime minister. ▪ The prime minister was the target of an assassination plot. ▪ plots against the government ▪ They hatched a plot [=made a plan] to steal the famous painting.
lose the plot
Brit, informal : to become confused or crazy
▪ She was so nervous she thought she was going to lose the plot. [=lose it]
▪ She was so nervous she thought she was going to lose the plot. [=lose it]
the plot thickens
◊When the plot thickens in a novel, movie, etc., the story becomes more complicated or interesting.
▪ The plot thickens when the audience learns that the missing woman used to work for the FBI. The phrase is also used in a usually humorous way to talk about things that happen in real life. ▪ So you've worked with him before? Ah, the plot thickens.
▪ The plot thickens when the audience learns that the missing woman used to work for the FBI. The phrase is also used in a usually humorous way to talk about things that happen in real life. ▪ So you've worked with him before? Ah, the plot thickens.
