a mouse can see only an inch; cannot see (/not be able to see) beyond (the length of) one’s nose; see only what is under one’s nose; be short-sighted
❍ 难道随便什么样的～的“政治上的庸人”就能把工业建设工作做得很好吗？ (郭小川《迎头赶 》) How can any kind of short-sighted “midiocre persons in politics” do a very good job in the con struction of industry?
鼠目寸光
like a mouse,one can only see what is under one’s nose;lack foresight;be shortsighted
鼠目寸光shǔ mù cùn ɡuānɡ
形容眼光短浅，只看到近处，看不到远处和大处。see only what is under one’s nose, as short-sighted as mice, not see beyond the end of one’s nose, lack of vision and prevision