to see the forest for the trees
01
to understand something from a general perspective without getting too involved in details
Dialect
American
American
Idiom
Informal
例
The manager was so fixated on the daily tasks that she could n't see the forest for the trees, neglecting long-term strategic planning.
Instead of getting caught up in minor disagreements, it's essential to see the forest for the trees and prioritize the common goals.
