Meaning of 'Can't see the forest for its trees'
What does the saying 'Can't see the forest for its trees' mean?
Idiom: Can't see the forest for its trees
Meaning:
If someone can't see the forest for its trees, they are too focused on specific details to see the picture as a whole.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Plants & Flowers |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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