I Can't See The Forest For The Trees!?

Question

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What is the grammatical application for: 'I can't see the forest for the trees'?

Aug 13 2003 02:09:42

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Idiom?

Aug 13 2003 04:56:37

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metaphor.

Aug 13 2003 04:29:07

Jacko's reply was promoted to an answer.

yes, and an idiom. But there is sth with it. For should be from. It still doesn't sound right.

Aug 13 2003 05:00:44

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Woodward's reply was promoted to an answer.

I think we're going with idiom!

Aug 14 2003 04:53:56

yes, and an idiom. But there is sth with it. For should be from. It still doesn't sound right.

Woodward · Accepted Answer · 2003-08-13T5:05

'For' is correct. I would say it is an idiom.