How to Pronounce "can't see beyond the end of your nose"
expression
Definition
If someone "can't see beyond the end of their nose," they are narrow-minded or only care about their immediate needs, not thinking about the future or other people's situations.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkænt/ /ˈsi/ /ˌbiˈɔnd/, /bɪˈɑnd/, /bɪˈɔnd/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɛnd/ /ˈəv/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈnoʊz
British English
kɑːnt/ /sˈiː/ /bɪjˈɒnd/ /ðə, ði/ /ˈɛnd/ /ˈɒv/ /jˈɔː/ /nˈəʊz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KANT see bee-YOND the END uhv YOHR nose
UK
KAHNT see bee-OND thee END ov YAW nohz
Listen in Context
He can't see beyond the end of his nose and never thinks about anyone else.
People say she can't see beyond the end of her nose when it comes to money.
If you can't see beyond the end of your nose, you might miss great opportunities.
You're so focused on today that you can't see beyond the end of your nose.