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“Can't see the forest for the trees” means you look at the small details and miss the big picture.
Example: He checks every comma and misses the main point. He can't see the forest for the trees.
Emoji clue: see-no-evil monkey, forest, tree
“Go out on a limb” means take a risk to help someone or say what you believe.
Example: I went out on a limb and told my boss the plan was bad.
Emoji clue: tree, leg
“Turn over a new leaf” means start to act in a better way.
Example: After the accident, Dan turned over a new leaf. He drives slowly now.
Emoji clue: turn arrows, leaf
“Branch out” means start to do new things, not only the same things.
Example: My bakery sold only bread. Now we branch out and sell coffee too.
Emoji clue: branch, out
“Knock on wood” means you say it after good news, to keep your luck.
Example: I have never been late this year, knock on wood.
Emoji clue: door, fist, wood
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100 common English idioms and their meanings
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