To look at the sky from the bottom of a well; to have a narrow view and limited outlook.
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misunderstanding
- To look at a leopard through a tube; to have a narrow view and limited understanding.
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- A leaf blocking the eye; being unable to see the whole picture due to being misled by a part or a temporary phenomenon.
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- Mistaking the reflection of a bow in a cup for a snake; unfounded suspicion or fear; to be overly suspicious.
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