turn a blind eye
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To ignore something wrong or bad intentionally
- 1She decided to turn a blind eye to his mistakes.
- 2The manager turned a blind eye to the rule-breaking.
When you "turn a blind eye," you choose not to see or notice something that is wrong or bad on purpose. It's like pretending not to see something bad happening even though you know it's happening.
Remember, turning a blind eye doesn't make the problem go away. It's important to address issues instead of ignoring them. Ignoring something wrong can lead to bigger problems in the future.
in a retail store
Ignoring the Shoplifter
Sandra
Did you see that guy slipping a shirt into his bag?
Frank
Yeah, but the manager tends to turn a blind eye to small thefts.
Sandra
Really? That's surprising.
Frank
I know, but they think it's not worth the hassle.
at a community gathering
Overlooking the Misstep
Ashley
Did you see how Mark took extra cookies from the table?
Kenneth
Yeah, but everyone seems to turn a blind eye to it.
Ashley
I guess they don't want to make a fuss during the event.
Kenneth
True, it's probably best to keep the peace today.
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Similar to "turn a blind eye":
- 1overlook
- 2ignore
- 3disregard