not see the wood for the trees
idiom
British
: to not understand or appreciate a larger situation, problem, etc., because one is considering only a few parts of it
Dictionary Entries Near not see the wood for the trees
not see the forest for the trees
not see the wood for the trees
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“Not see the wood for the trees.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/not%20see%20the%20wood%20for%20the%20trees. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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