TheParser
VIP Member
- Joined
- Dec 8, 2009
- Member Type
- Other
- Native Language
- English
- Home Country
- United States
- Current Location
- United States
Americans might say, "Mona cannot see the forest for the trees." = She cannot understand the main idea because she pays so much attention to details.
I have just read something written by an English gentleman during World War I: He is "unable to see wood for trees."
In 2012, which expression do most Brits use?
Thank you.
I have just read something written by an English gentleman during World War I: He is "unable to see wood for trees."
In 2012, which expression do most Brits use?
Thank you.