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Can’t see past one’s nose or can’t see past the end of one’s nose

So preoccupied with oneself and one’s situation as to be unaware or uncaring of other people or the bigger picture in life.

Examples 

Of course she’s oblivious to the growing homeless population in our city—she can’t see past the end of her nose.

He can’t see past his nose.

Smarmy bastlero

An insincere person in an ingratiating and wheedling manner

Example

And we are all sick of him the smarmy bastlero.

Lipstick on a pig

Some superficial or cosmetic change to something so that it seems more attractive, appealing, or successful than it really is

Examples

“Did you see Susan’s new hairdo? I guess she thought that cutting her bangs and coloring her hair bright orange looks good.” Joe – “Oh please, it’s like putting lipstick on a pig.”

Lipstick on a pig. Can’t change it. 

Two peas in a pod

Very similar to each other

Examples 

My brother and I are two peas in a pod. We both like the same things.

Two peas in the same pod. Out with one lefty, in with another.

It’s not rocket science 

Used to say that you do not think that something is very difficult to do or to understand.

Example 

She’s obviously being paid by them. It’s not rocket science.

Fall into one’s black hole of oblivion 

To be forgotten completely; to disappear completely

Example 

He needs to fall into his black hole of oblivion never to be

seen again!

Hang on one’s coat tails

To benefit from one’s success, especially in a sponging or freeloading manner; to use one’s success as a means to achieve your own

Example 

He calls the tune, simple as that, the rest are just hanging on his coat tails desperate for some glory.

Wimp

A person who is not strong, brave or confident 

Example

He’s a wimp.

Not the sharpest knife in the drawer

Not intelligent; dim-witted or prone to stupidity

Example 

When one is not the sharpest knife in the drawer, one can be easily manipulated.