idioms using “tree”

Barking up the wrong tree

Following the wrong course of action

“The investigators had been barking up the wrong tree; the missing research document was stolen by a competitor, not an employee.“

Out of one’s tree

Crazy, out of one’s mind

“Is Usui-san actually thinking of taking the bribe? Is he out of his tree?“

At the top of the tree

To have reached the highest level of achievement

“As an opera singer, she is at the top of the tree. Now she wants to move into directing operas.“

Doesn’t grow on trees

Quite rare (not easy to find)

“We can’t lose Hori-san; programmers with her expertise don’t grow on trees.“

Can’t see the forest for the trees

To be so absorbed in details (trees) that one can’t see the big picture (forest)

“Our last CEO couldn’t see the forest for the trees. We need to find a CEO that can see the overall picture.“