I absolutely cannot see.
*lightswitch is off*
..."Can't see shit captain."
"You see that over there?"
"Can't see shit captain."
..."Can't see shit captain."
"You see that over there?"
"Can't see shit captain."
by lowrah February 17, 2009

Ray Charles: I CAN'T SEE SHIT!!
everyone: wow that guy can play some awesome shit, hey old man, gimme an autograph
Ray Charles: I CAN'T SEE SHIT!!!!
everyone: XD!
everyone: wow that guy can play some awesome shit, hey old man, gimme an autograph
Ray Charles: I CAN'T SEE SHIT!!!!
everyone: XD!
by Alvaro Ledgard July 07, 2008

To be so concerned with specifics or details that the larger problem, situation or point is missed. Alternate: can't see the woods for the trees. Often said incorrectly as "can't see the forest THROUGH the trees." (English, circa 1500's)
A: I hate the piss and crap all over the place from my wife's cats!
B: Dude, she only has the cats because she knows you hate it and is trying to drive you out. I guess you can't see the forest for the trees.
B: Dude, she only has the cats because she knows you hate it and is trying to drive you out. I guess you can't see the forest for the trees.
by biggs33 October 06, 2010

A common thing John Cena will say to you if you mess with him. He will show off first and do the Five-Knuckle-Shuffle on you. Then you'll pretty much have 2 teeth left.
by Bob642382 September 30, 2017

What someone says as they cover their eyes and pretend to be invisible. They are looking for attention, so give them some, THWAP!
Sween - (covers eyes) You can't see me!
John - (smacks sween in the back of the head) Now I see you, you little rascal!
John - (smacks sween in the back of the head) Now I see you, you little rascal!
by Flipynif July 05, 2004

Being unable to see the bigger picture. Focusing on the eels without dealing with the larger hovercraft
by markymoo72 May 12, 2019

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.
by ninuzzu December 10, 2015
