contemplate (one's) navel
contemplate (one's) navel
To be excessively focused on one's personal problems or concerns. Good luck getting John's attention—he's too busy contemplating his navel to help anybody else.
See also: contemplate, navel
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
contemplate your navel
spend time complacently considering yourself or your own interests; concentrate on one issue at the expense of a wider view.See also: contemplate, navel
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- contemplate
- contemplate your navel
- gaze
- navel
- gaze at (one's) navel
- contemplation
- navel-contemplation
- navel-gazing
- low blow
- breakneck