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see the trees through the forest

idiom

To appreciate the details of something, as opposed to only focusing on the big picture.


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Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    charm the birds from the trees

    To behave in a very charming manner.

  2. 02

    for all the world to see

    in plain view; clearly visible

  3. 03

    I see, said the blind man

    Expressing confusion.

  4. 04

    I'd like to see someone try

    Expressing a threat or challenge to someone.

  5. 05

    kill trees

    To use paper.

  6. 06

    long time no see

    I (or we) have not seen you for a long time.

  7. 07

    miss the forest for the trees

    Alternative form of cannot see the forest for the trees.

  8. 08

    miss the wood for the trees

    Alternative form of cannot see the forest for the trees.

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