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
예시들
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.
