see the wood for the trees

bark up the wrong tree

To take the wrong approach to a situation; to follow a false lead; to attempt to solve a problem using mistaken assumptions about its true nature.

charm the birds from the trees

To behave in a very charming manner.

Christmas tree bill

A bill consisting of many riders that attracts many, often unrelated, floor amendments, which may provide special benefits to various groups or interests.

dead tree edition

The physical, printed version of a publication.

fall out of the ugly tree and hit every branch

To become extremely unattractive.

for all the world to see

in plain view; clearly visible

fruit of the poisonous tree

Evidence that has been obtained as the result of an illegal act on the part of law enforcement personnel (such as an unlawful warrantless search, or continued questioning of a witness who has invoked the right of counsel), and which is therefore excluded from being admitted as evidence in a trial.

give someone wood

To cause someone to have an erection, usually due to sexual arousal.