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can't see the forest for the trees

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.
by biggs33 October 6, 2010
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treesexual

One who is sexually attracted to trees. Are often caught in random displays of affection toward trees at random hours of the day/night. Takes the term 'tree hugger' to a whole new level. If male, often "wood for wood" occurs.
Is she making out with that tree?
Yeah man, leave her alone, she's a treesexual.
by Belinda Maxus October 24, 2011
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She Lives Under Trees

A subtle way to call someone a slut.
Girl 1: I heard Courtney's with Brandon and Chase and Martin.
Girl 2: She Lives Under Trees
Courtney walks by...

Courtney: Isn't Matthew just so cute!
by foxy209 December 25, 2014
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treesha

the thotiest female you’ll ever meet
yo you see becky?

yeah, why?
she fucked the whole team she a treesha
by oopidk January 18, 2020
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Treehouse

A common meeting place where people are known to act a fool and get wild. Foolin' is another popular activity among those that gather here.
Yo, come on up to the Treehouse and act a foo with all yo cousins.
by Big E November 22, 2003
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Team Trees

An organization created by YouTuber Mr. Beast to set a goal of planting 20 million trees. You can collaborate in the goal by donating to www.teamtrees.org. For each dollar donated, one tree will be planted.
“I donated 69 dollars to Team Trees!”
by Kozing4UR November 3, 2019
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Banyan Trees

something john locke from lost likes to say alot in a husky mysterious voice
1. Locke: "I'm over here, at the banyan trees"

2. Locke: "Hide in the banyan trees"

3. Locke "Banyan trees..."
by Banyan Trees April 25, 2010
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