can’t see beyond the end of one’s nose

can’t see beyond the end of one’s nose
Can’t see beyond the end of one’s nose
 не видеть дальше своего носа, быть не состоянии спланировать что-либо
 John is a very poor planner. He can’t see beyond the end of his nose.

English-Russian small dictionary of idioms. 2014.

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