Meaning of 'Wood for the trees'
What does the saying 'Wood for the trees' mean?
Idiom: Wood for the trees
Meaning:
If someone can't see the wood for the trees, they get so caught up in small details that they fail to understand the bigger picture.
Country: British English 
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Subject Area: Plants & Flowers |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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