Can't See The Forest For Its Trees Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms - What does Can't See The Forest For Its Trees Idiom mean?

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Can't see the forest for its trees What does Can't see the forest for its trees mean?	If someone can't see the forest for its trees, they are too focused on specific details to see the picture as a whole.
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take exception to (something) What does "take exception to (something)" mean?	to speak against something, to find fault with something, to be angered by something	The man took exception to the fact that everyone was able to play golf except him.

call on (someone) What does "call on (someone)" mean?	to visit someone	I plan to call on my brother during my holidays.
right away What does "right away" mean?	immediately	"I forgot to bring my book but I will go home and get it right away."
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Can't See The Forest For Its Trees Idiom