Sekirov Dictionary

see past the end of one's nose

verb1

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To have insight into underlying facts or consequences; to possess common sense or a vision for the future.
- “If you could find a curator somewhere—I admit this is difficult—who can see beyond the end of his nose, he would be glad to be a true innovator and get out of the international rut.” — 1964

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saw past the end of one's nose · seen past the end of one's nose · seeing past the end of one's nose · sees past the end of one's nose

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