The expression "to see beyond the end of your nose" means to be able to think about the future or other people, not just the present or oneself. It can also be shortened to "to see beyond your nose."
L'espressione "to see beyond the end of your nose" significa essere in grado di pensare a cose future o agli altri, non solo al presente o a se stessi. Può anche essere detta come "to see beyond your nose".
| Idiom | to see beyond the end of your nose |
|---|---|
| Definition | to be able to think about other people as well as yourself; to be able to think of the future as well as the immediate present |
| Examples | - She doesn't realize the effect she's having on other people. She's never been able to see beyond the end of her nose. - You are soon going to run into problems if you don't begin to see beyond the end of your nose. |
| Note | This expression is often used in its shorter form: to see beyond your nose. |
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