nosethirls

Example:Despite the complexity of the project, Tom exhibited the nosethirl syndrome by constantly focusing on minor errors that were unlikely to impact the outcome.

Definition:An informal term used to describe a person who habitually focuses on trivial details or situations, often to the exclusion of more significant matters, similar to someone repeatedly rubbing their nose (nosethirls) if seen as a repetitive gesture.

Example:Her nosethirl obsession over the color of the wallpaper in the conference room wasted valuable planning time.

Definition:An extreme or unwarranted absorption in trivial or inconsequential details or discussions, much like someone who is overly preoccupied with rubbing their nose repeatedly if such an action were seen as redundant or obsessive.