B2 Idiom तटस्थ

не видеть леса за деревьями

не видеть леса за деревьями

to miss the big picture

मतलब

To focus on details and miss the main point.

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सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि

Historically, Russian literature uses this to mock officials who follow rules (trees) but ignore justice (the forest). In Russian universities, professors often use this to push students toward synthesis and theory rather than just data collection. In the Russian IT sector, this is a common critique of 'over-engineering.' Russians value 'soulful' conversations where the 'big questions' of life are discussed, often dismissing those who focus on material trifles with this phrase.

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Use it to sound strategic

In a Russian business meeting, using this phrase shows you have 'leadership vision' and aren't just a task-doer.

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Don't over-negate

Remember it's 'не видеть' (not to see). If you say 'я вижу лес за деревьями', it sounds like you have X-ray vision, not that you are smart.

मतलब

To focus on details and miss the main point.

🎯

Use it to sound strategic

In a Russian business meeting, using this phrase shows you have 'leadership vision' and aren't just a task-doer.

⚠️

Don't over-negate

Remember it's 'не видеть' (not to see). If you say 'я вижу лес за деревьями', it sounds like you have X-ray vision, not that you are smart.

खुद को परखो

Fill in the correct cases for 'лес' and 'деревья'.

Он так увлёкся деталями, что перестал видеть ____ (лес) за ____ (деревья).

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: леса / деревьями

Negation requires Genitive (леса) and 'за' requires Instrumental (деревьями).

Which situation best describes 'не видеть леса за деревьями'?

Выберите ситуацию:

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: B

Situation B describes focusing on a tiny detail while ignoring a major problem.

Match the idiom with its meaning.

Сопоставьте:

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: 1-B, 2-A

The two idioms are opposites in terms of focus.

🎉 स्कोर: /3

विज़ुअल लर्निंग टूल्स

अभ्यास बैंक

3 अभ्यास
Fill in the correct cases for 'лес' and 'деревья'. Fill Blank B2

Он так увлёкся деталями, что перестал видеть ____ (лес) за ____ (деревья).

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: леса / деревьями

Negation requires Genitive (леса) and 'за' requires Instrumental (деревьями).

Which situation best describes 'не видеть леса за деревьями'? Choose B1

Выберите ситуацию:

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: B

Situation B describes focusing on a tiny detail while ignoring a major problem.

Match the idiom with its meaning. Match B2

बाईं ओर के प्रत्येक आइटम को दाईं ओर के उसके जोड़े से मिलाएं:

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: 1-B, 2-A

The two idioms are opposites in terms of focus.

🎉 स्कोर: /3

अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल

2 सवाल

Yes, if your partner is complaining about a tiny habit of yours while ignoring the fact that you just bought a house together, you can gently say they aren't seeing the forest for the trees.

It is always 'леса' (Genitive) because of the negation 'не видеть'.

संबंधित मुहावरे

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Смотреть в корень

contrast

To look at the very essence/root of a matter.

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Заблудиться в трёх соснах

similar

To get lost in a very simple situation.

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Мелочиться

similar

To be petty or focus on trifles.

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