Meaning of the word "don't lose sight of the forest for the trees" in English
What does "don't lose sight of the forest for the trees" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
don't lose sight of the forest for the trees
US /doʊnt luːz saɪt əv ðə ˈfɔːr.ɪst fɔːr ðə triːz/
UK /dəʊnt luːz saɪt əv ðə ˈfɒr.ɪst fɔː ðə triːz/
Idiom
to fail to understand the general or most important part of a situation because you are paying too much attention to the small details
Example:
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While focusing on the budget, don't lose sight of the forest for the trees; our main goal is customer satisfaction.
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It's easy to lose sight of the forest for the trees when you're dealing with daily administrative tasks.