It is a phrase that most likely came about over a number of years with numerous influences from society. It is unlikely that there is one sole person who 'wrote' the phrase. You are probably not going find a source or specific origin, in referance use the term "the well known phrase [phrase]."
This phrase is an American idiom meaning someone is so focused on small details that they fail to see the bigger picture. Its origin is unclear, but it could date back to 1546 when English poet John Heywood used a similar expression.
John Heywood - The original proverb was "can't see the wood for the forest."
Yes but you cant see it for the trees.
You can't see the trees for the forest!
trees
This is a saying that means to overlook the obvious. The phrase is "Cannot see the forest for the trees." It means to focus attention so much on details that you miss the over-all view. You cannot "see the forest" if the trees are in the way. May the forest be with you
No, he did not.
trees and stuff
Puzzle No 11: Trees In The Forest, Location: Observation Deck. Please see the related link below.
no because trees cant laugh -how does that person know trees can't laugh? Just because they've never seen it? I've never seen my husband do the dishes, but that doesn't mean he can't!
Nichols wrote 'for forest' about this secrets that are hidden within and the inner beauty that only chosen people get to see. It is how we must save the forest but let the forest save us first.
it means night blocks out the trees so you cant see them
You cant, but if you put honey on the tree they will come to you.