How is the phrase не видеть леса за деревьями translated from Russian to English

English translation
not see the wood for the trees
phrase

Не в состоянии увидеть ситуацию в целом, сосредоточившись на деталях.

Unable to see the overall situation because of focusing on details.

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  • Она не видит леса за деревьями из-за всех этих отчетов. — She can't see the wood for the trees with all these reports.

  • Ты снова не видишь леса за деревьями? — Are you not seeing the wood for the trees again?

  • Давайте отступим; я думаю, что мы не видим леса за деревьями. — Let's step back; I think we’re not seeing the wood for the trees.

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