Can't see past the end of (one's) nose In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "can't see past the end of (one's) nose", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Julia Huong calendar 2022-02-18 02:02

Meaning of Can't see past the end of (one's) nose

Synonyms:

not see beyond/past the end of your nose

Can't see past the end of (one's) nose phrase informal

So absorbed with oneself and one's situation that one is oblivious of or unconcerned about other people or the greater picture in life.

Maria can't see past the end of her nose. She is very self-centered.

I'm so busy running the office day to day that I can't see past the end of my nose.

Michael is a very poor planner. He can't see past the end of his nose.

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