"see past the end of your nose" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 目光短浅

Definition

能够（或无法）看到自己眼前以外的事物；指只关心眼前利益，不考虑长远或全局。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

这是批评别人目光短浅、自私、不顾他人的俗语，不能按字面理解，常用于形容人不考虑大局。

Examples

He can't see past the end of his nose when making decisions.

他做决定时总是**目光短浅**。

Try to see past the end of your nose and help others.

试着**目光放远**，多帮助别人。

Some people can't see past the end of their nose when it comes to the environment.

有些人在环境问题上就是**目光短浅**。

If you could see past the end of your nose, you'd notice how your actions affect others.

如果你能**目光长远**，就会注意到你的行为如何影响他人。

Don’t be so self-absorbed—learn to see past the end of your nose.

别太自私了——学会**目光放远**。

When it comes to teamwork, you have to see past the end of your nose and think about the group.

团队合作时，需要**有长远眼光**，多为集体考虑。