can't see the forest for the trees

It means that if you look at things one at a time, you might not realize that a branch of separate "trees" go togehter to make a "forest"

When you are too close to a situation you need to step back and get a little perspective. When you do you will notice there was a whole forest you couldn't see before because you were too close, and focusing on the trees.
Simply that you have focused on the many details and have failed to see the overall view, impression or key point.

Example "can't see the forest for the trees"

He is so caught up in her affectation that he " cant see the forest for the trees"

He is to busy on the outside looking in that he cant see the forest for the trees.

by alberta rogerdena August 24, 2012

Rawdogging the forest

Code word for disappearing into the forest/woods with no gear or equipment.

Oil went off and is currently rawdogging the forest

by PB_cantdoitall June 29, 2021

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

Rake the Forest

To use teeth during oral sex.

I told her I'm very sensitive down there, but she decided to rake the forest anyway.

by rolios4mybunghole November 18, 2018

cleared the forest

Taking a shit (Dropping logs) and smoking weed (Burning trees) at the same time

Friend 1) Hey you cleared the forest lately?
Friend 2) Yeah I cleared the forest a couple hours ago.

Friend 2) Yeah a couple hours ago in fact.

by dorkknight93 March 14, 2015

paint the forest

To take a person by force, into the woods and stab them repeatedly. The blood would spray all over and turn the trees red.

Lyrics from EMINEM's song "Kill You":
Bitch I'm gonna kill you, I ain't done this ain't the chorus
I ain't even drug you in the woods yet to paint the forest

by Madison Ryder July 23, 2008

dance naked in the forest

What cycle-accurate Pagans do. They take off their clothes and dance in the woods. Not necessarily a bad thing because some Pagans look quite nonsexually beautiful/handsome naked.

You can pray for me, and I'll dance naked in the forest for you.

by Wm. Wallace the Freedom Fighter November 15, 2007