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사소한 것에만 집중하다

sasohan geot-ege-man jipjunghada
phrase★Intermediate— to focus only on trivial things
informal

To concentrate exclusively on minor or unimportant details while neglecting more significant matters.

그 사람은 사소한 것에만 집중해서 프로젝트의 큰 그림을 놓쳤다.

That person focused only on trivial things and missed the big picture of the project.

사소한 것에만 집중하는 습관은 생산성을 떨어뜨릴 수 있다.

The habit of focusing only on trivial things can reduce productivity.

💡

This phrase is often used to criticize someone who is overly concerned with minor details at the expense of more important tasks.

Collocations

사소한 것에만 집중하는 사람a person who focuses only on trivial things사소한 것에만 집중하다to focus only on trivial things

Synonyms

Antonyms

Related Phrases

세세한 것에만 집중하다phrase
to focus on minor details
큰 그림을 보고 행동하다phrase
to consider the big picture

💡Pro Tip

Avoid Over-Focusing on Trivia

This phrase is often used to advise against getting bogged down by minor details that do not contribute to the overall goal.

⚡Gold Rule

Balance Detail and Big Picture

While attention to detail is important, it is crucial to balance it with a broader perspective to achieve long-term success.

📖Word Origin

The phrase is composed of '사소한' (trivial), '것' (thing), '에만' (only), and '집중하다' (to focus). The combination emphasizes an excessive focus on minor details.

📝Usage Notes

This phrase is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts to describe someone who is overly fixated on minor issues while ignoring more significant concerns.

Word Breakdown

사소한
trivial
adjective
+
것
thing
noun
+
에만
only
particle
+
집중하다
to focus
verb
한영사전

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