Strain at a Gnat and Swallow a Camel

What does the idiom “Strain at a Gnat and Swallow a Camel” mean?

Definition:

To make a fuss over something unimportant while ignoring larger issues

For example:

“Amber wastes time in meetings over the most insignificant things—she has no sense of priorities. She’ll strain at a gnat and swallow a camel.”

Notes:

This idiom is from the biblical Book of Matthew.

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