灯台下暗し
とうだいもとくらし
it is darkest under the lamp post; it's hard to see what is under your nose; go abroad to hear of home; you must go into the country to hear what news at London
Meanings
Expression
it is darkest under the lamp post; it's hard to see what is under your nose; go abroad to hear of home; you must go into the country to hear what news at Londonproverb
Example sentences
灯台下暗し。
You can't see the forest for the trees.