Isn’t it fun to use idioms instead of standard words? So here are some phrases you can use when you want to focus!

When you are telling someone that you are focused

• I’m in the zone.

• I’m giving it my all.

When you are telling someone to focus

• Get your head down.

• Really throw yourself into it.

• Put your nose to the grindstone.

• Knuckle down.

• Buckle down.

• Get in the zone.

• Put your all into it.

• Put everything into it.

• Zero in on this.

• Keep your eye on the ball.

• Keep your hands on the wheel.

• Keep your eyes on the prize.

When someone/something is being focused on

• He’s the centre of attention.

• She’s centre stage.

• It’s under the spotlight.

• It’s in the limelight.

When someone is too focused on small details

• They can’t see the forest for the trees.

• They are missing the big picture.

• They are rearranging the deck chairs on the Titanic.

• They are penny wise, but pound foolish.

• They are sweating the small stuff.