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see past the end of one's nose

To have insight into underlying facts or consequences; to possess common sense or a vision for the future.
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“If you could find a curator somewhere—I admit this is difficult—who can see beyond the end of his nose, he would be glad to be a true innovator and get out of the international rut.”

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seht über das Ende der Nase hinaus

vezi trecut de capul nasului

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