English Explanatory Dictionary

see the trees through the forest

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To appreciate the details of something, as opposed to only focusing on the big picture.

Word forms

see the trees through the forest sees the trees through the forest seeing the trees through the forest saw the trees through the forest seen the trees through the forest

Etymology

Inversion of see the forest through the trees.

Antonyms

see the forest for the trees
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