B2💬 Everyday Life
Non vedere più in là del proprio naso
Not to see further than the end of one's nose
Literal Translation
"Not to see further than one's own nose"
What it means
Not to see further than the end of one's nose / to be short-sighted
Example in context
"Non vede più in là del proprio naso — pensa solo al profitto immediato."
"He can't see further than the end of his nose — he only thinks about immediate profit."
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