English Dictionary

count angels on pinheads

verb

To focus on getting correct details which are largely irrelevant.

Counting angels on pinheads is a futile exercise.

意味（1）

To focus on getting correct details which are largely irrelevant.

…secondly, because it is thought to be wholly destructive, and “something has to be taught” — which is the equivalent of teaching people to count angels on pinheads when you no longer believe in the heavenly host and, thirdly, because it has seemed to be socialist in tone, direction and intention.