| Phrase/Idiom | can’t see the forest for the trees |
|---|---|
| Definition | This phrase means that one cannot see, understand or focus on a situation in its entirety due to being preoccupied with minor details. |
| Example | Let’s move on. You can’t see the forest for the trees! |
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