contemplate one's navel
The idiom "contemplate one's navel" is often used to describe excessive self-reflection or self-absorption, usually at the expense of taking action or considering others.
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Definition
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(informal, figurative)To spend too much time thinking about oneself and one's own concerns.
Example
- Instead of helping out, he just sat there contemplating his navel.
- She needs to stop contemplating her navel and start focusing on the team's goals.