Meaning of 灯台もと暗し in Japanese

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Definition of 灯台もと暗し

  1. (exp) 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

    灯台下暗し。
    You can't see the forest for the trees.

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