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눈앞의 것을 못 보다

nun-ap-eui geot-eul mot bo-da
phrase★Intermediate— to be oblivious to what's right in front of you
◆ What It Really Means
To be oblivious to something obvious or important that is right in front of you, often due to distraction, bias, or preoccupation.
¶ Literal Meaning
To not see the thing that is right in front of one's eyes.
Literal Breakdown
눈앞right in front of one's eyes+것thing+못 보다to not see
◇ Mental Image
The mental image is of someone standing right in front of something important but failing to notice it, as if they are blind to it.
◈ When to Use
A person might use this phrase when someone overlooks an obvious solution to a problem or fails to notice a significant detail that is right in front of them.
◉ Cultural Note
This phrase reflects a cultural emphasis on being attentive and observant, as overlooking something obvious can lead to mistakes or missed opportunities.
informal

To fail to notice or recognize something obvious or important that is right in front of you, often due to distraction, bias, or preoccupation.

그 사람은 눈앞의 것을 못 보고 위험한 상황을 놓쳤다.

The person missed the dangerous situation because they were oblivious to what was right in front of them.

눈앞의 것을 못 보는 사람은 자주 실수를 한다.

People who are blind to what's in front of them often make mistakes.

💡

This phrase is often used to criticize someone for overlooking obvious facts or opportunities.

Synonyms

Antonyms

Related Phrases

눈앞이 캄캄하다idiom
to be completely blind to reality
눈앞이 흐려지다idiom
to lose sight of what's important

💡Pro Tip

Common Usage

This phrase is often used to express frustration or disappointment when someone overlooks something obvious.

⚡Gold Rule

Contextual Nuance

The phrase is typically used in negative contexts to highlight a person's failure to notice something important.

📖Word Origin

The phrase combines '눈앞' (right in front of one's eyes) and '못 보다' (to not see), emphasizing the idea of overlooking something obvious.

📝Usage Notes

This expression is commonly used to describe someone who is oblivious to something important or obvious, often due to distraction, bias, or lack of attention. It can be used in both literal and figurative contexts.

Word Breakdown

눈앞
right in front of one's eyes
phrase
+
것
thing
noun
+
못 보다
to not see
verb
한영사전

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