the bigger picture in Podcasts

So, can't see the wood for the trees is about not being able to assess the whole situation, because you're too focused on small details. It's about losing perspective. Yes, and there's some other useful language to use in this context. If someone can't see the wood for the trees, they should take a step back and look at the bigger picture. The bigger picture is a phrase meaning the situation as a whole. Yes, they shouldn't get bogged down in the details.