can't see the wood for the trees 

To be unable to understand the real situation clearly because you're involvement in it make you loose focus of what is really important

In selling hats at the fair John would not lower the price a single penny . So while he argues that the full price need to be paid to gather as much funds as possible for charity he can't see the wood for the trees, losing sales all day long and collecting much less money than the other that were willing to sell their hat for a little less.

can't see the wood for the trees by ninuzzu December 10, 2015

Can't see the forest for the trees 

To become so caught up in the small details that you're unable to step back see what is going on or what will happen. Our take of reality gets bent as we are too involved.

Like when person is so focused on finding an error in day a book, that they didn't take the time to enjoy it for what it was; a story.

Another would be say a brother or siser begs you to hide them, acts nervous (you ignore this) They look out windows (you ignore this too) as you just want to catch up. They ask you to hide a knife .... a bloody knife ..

The trees fall away yet?

"Can't see the forest for the trees", Dan said.

Can't see the forest for the trees by quietriver September 30, 2016

Can't see the forest through the trees. 

This term means someone is so simple minded that they can't figure out the simplest problems. Their minds are like great big empty voids of any kind of logical thought. This is why even though the can see the trees their simple minds can't grasp that's the forest.

Ray : Did you see that guy trying to change his flat tire, it took him an at least an hour.

Tony :That guy can't see the forest through the trees.

Can't see the forest through the trees. by TV CAR March 29, 2010

Can't see the trees for the wood

Used to desribe someone who is so caught up with the big picture that they lose sight of the smaller but more important details. Opposite of can't see the wood for the trees.

"If you pay off an extra €150 a month on your mortgage, you'll pay it off two years earlier and save €4,000 altogether."

"But since my husband lost his job, we're barely making enough to pay the bills as it is; we can't afford an extra €150 every month."

"Ah, but if you just make this sacrifice now, you'll be in a much, much better position in 18 years!"

"But as I said... oh forget it, you can't see the trees for the wood."

Can't see the trees for the wood by Rhodoferax April 11, 2013

Can’t see me 

When you wave your hand in front of your face like John cena, saying “you can’t see me” as you bust a fat nut in her eyes.

Your girlfriend can’t see me

Can’t see me by Swolejesus July 29, 2020

can’t see past the valley 

When a person is being narrow-minded

Man it really sucks that Kiera can’t see past the valley

can’t see past the valley by itsjustasinine September 26, 2020

Can't See Me 

Can't see me was a theory explored by Albert Einsten on why John Cena can't be seen by the naked eye. Within the first week of investigations Einstein had a blood vessel burst near his heart, leading to his death.

You Can't See Me!

Can't See Me by Killthetaxman May 9, 2022