He's so focused on the minor details that he can't see the forest for the trees
The team is arguing over a small budget issue, completely missing the larger strategic goal; they can't see the forest for the trees
Don't get bogged down in the minutiae; try to see the big picture and not can't see the forest for the trees
She's so worried about each individual task that she can't see the forest for the trees
When you're too close to a problem, it's easy to can't see the forest for the trees
The politicians are squabbling over minor amendments, and can't see the forest for the trees when it comes to real progress
I was so busy fixing every little bug that I couldn't see the forest for the trees and missed the overall design flaw
It's a common problem in project management to can't see the forest for the trees when individual tasks become overwhelming
He's so obsessed with his own personal grievances that he can't see the forest for the trees regarding the company's overall situation
Sometimes you need to step back and get some perspective, otherwise you'll just can't see the forest for the trees
This problem is so complex, I can't see the forest for the trees.
Perhaps stepping back will reveal the solution.
You're right. A fresh perspective is what I need.
He can't see the forest for the trees in his project
He's too focused on details, missing the bigger picture
His narrow view blinds him to the overall situation