Off-topic, but I always thought it was "can't see the forest through the trees" ...

		rockdiesel on May 12, 2015 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Guide for Technical Development Off-topic, but I always thought it was "can't see the forest through the trees" not "forest for the trees". Meaning someone can't see passed what is in front of them (trees/treeline) to see the bigger picture (forest).