“Turn a blind eye”
Definition
To ignore something wrong or unpleasant on purpose.
Examples
Examples
“The manager turned a blind eye to the minor rule-breaking.”
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- What does "Turn a blind eye" mean?
- "Turn a blind eye" means to ignore something wrong or unpleasant on purpose..
- How do you use "Turn a blind eye" in a sentence?
- Example: "The manager turned a blind eye to the minor rule-breaking."
- What is the Russian or Armenian translation of "Turn a blind eye"?
- Намеренно закрывать глаза на что-то плохое. / Գիտակցաբար աչք փակել սխալի կամ վատ բանի վրա։
- Is this idiom formal or informal?
- This idiom is neutral and can be used in most contexts.