can't see the forest for the trees
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Idioms & Phrases
can't see the forest for the trees
Also, can't see the wood for the trees. Focus only on small details and fail to understand larger plans or principles, as in Alex argues about petty cash and overlooks the budget
he can't see the forest for the trees. This expression was already a proverb in John Heywood's 1546 collection.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
Copyright © 1997. Published by Houghton Mifflin.
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