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.
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Accent consists of trying to say everything as fast as possible, also coming out with wierd nicknames.
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Accent consists of trying to say everything as fast as possible, also coming out with wierd nicknames.
normal person- Hi Amy, would you please pass me the television remote?
stoke on trent person- Oy, duck, chuck me the doodah!
NP- I really want to see that new Harry Potter film!
S-O-T P- Ahreallywannaseethenewharrypotterfilm
or, with appropriate pronunciation
S-O-T P- Ah reely wan see tha new 'Arry Po'er film
stoke on trent person- Oy, duck, chuck me the doodah!
NP- I really want to see that new Harry Potter film!
S-O-T P- Ahreallywannaseethenewharrypotterfilm
or, with appropriate pronunciation
S-O-T P- Ah reely wan see tha new 'Arry Po'er film
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"Hey Toby, look at that girl, she's pretty hot!" *crouches and begins Trench Wanking*
"Oh yeah, I'd Trench Wank over her. In fact, I will right now" *crouches and begins Trench Wanking*
"Oh yeah, I'd Trench Wank over her. In fact, I will right now" *crouches and begins Trench Wanking*
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