see no further than the end of one’s nose

see no further than the end of one’s nose
AND cannot see (any) further than the end of one’s nose in. to be arrow-minded; to lack understanding and perception.
She is so selfish she can see no further than the end of her nose.
You don’t care about anyone but yourself. You can’t see any further than the end of your nose.

Dictionary of American slang and colloquial expressions. 2015.

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