get the big(ger) picture

To understand the general, overall, or long-term scope of something, as opposed to the specific details or present preoccupations. You're not getting the big picture, Dave. If we invest a bit more money into our equipment now, it will save us a lot more money in the long run. We'll need to wait until more robust sales data comes out so that we can get the bigger picture of how the new product is being received internationally. If you're a manager, you can't be bogged down in the day-to-day operations. You need to get the bigger picture of what we're trying to accomplish here.

look at the big(ger) picture

To consider the general, overall, or long-term scope of something, as opposed to specific details or immediate preoccupations. I know I could stand to update my wardrobe, but I'm looking at the bigger picture. If I save my money now, I'll be able to afford my own house in a few years. As a manager, you need to be able to look at the bigger picture of the company instead of getting bogged down in the day-to-day operations.

lose sight of the big(ger) picture

To focus on specific details or immediate preoccupations and forget or fail to consider the general, overall, or long-term scope of something. I know it's frustrating scrimping and saving like this, but don't lose sight of the big picture. In a few years' time, we'll finally be able to afford our own house! You're worrying so much about these minor day-to-day challenges that you're losing sight of the bigger picture of our company.

see the big(ger) picture

To be aware of the general, overall, or long-term scope of something, as opposed to specific details or immediate preoccupations. She doesn't save her money because she doesn't see the big picture. She'd rather buy stuff now than worry about affording her own house in the future. You need to see the big picture here and stop getting bogged down in the day-to-day operations. That's what we're paying you for as a high-level manager.