- turned a blind eye
- pretended not to see, ignored
English contemporary dictionary. 2014.
turned a blind eye
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turn a blind eye — {v. phr.} To pretend not to see; not pay attention. * /The corrupt police chief turned a blind eye to the open gambling in the town./ * /Bob turned a blind eye to the No Fishing sign./ Compare: CLOSE ONE S EYES … Dictionary of American idioms
turn a blind eye — {v. phr.} To pretend not to see; not pay attention. * /The corrupt police chief turned a blind eye to the open gambling in the town./ * /Bob turned a blind eye to the No Fishing sign./ Compare: CLOSE ONE S EYES … Dictionary of American idioms
turn\ a\ blind\ eye — v. phr. To pretend not to see; not pay attention. The corrupt police chief turned a blind eye to the open gambling in the town. Bob turned a blind eye to the No Fishing sign. Compare: close one s eyes … Словарь американских идиом
turn a blind eye to — turn a blind eye (to (something)) to ignore something. Sometimes a store might sell stolen goods because the owner has turned a blind eye to where they come from … New idioms dictionary
turn a blind eye — (to (something)) to ignore something. Sometimes a store might sell stolen goods because the owner has turned a blind eye to where they come from … New idioms dictionary
turn a blind eye — to choose to ignore behaviour that you know is wrong. I knew Kenny was taking the money but I turned a blind eye because he was my sister s child. Management often turn a blind eye to bullying in the workplace. (often + to) … New idioms dictionary
turn a blind eye (to something) — phrase to pretend you do not notice something, because you should do something about it but you do not want to We’re not supposed to park here, but the authorities usually turn a blind eye. Thesaurus: to pretend something is not happening or is… … Useful english dictionary
turn a blind eye to something — turn a blind eye (to (something)) to ignore something. Sometimes a store might sell stolen goods because the owner has turned a blind eye to where they come from … New idioms dictionary
eye, human — ▪ anatomy Introduction specialized sense organ capable of receiving visual images, which are then carried to the brain. Anatomy of the visual apparatus Structures auxiliary to the eye The orbit The eye is protected from mechanical injury… … Universalium
eye — [[t]a͟ɪ[/t]] ♦ eyes, eyeing, eying (present participle), eyed 1) N COUNT: oft poss N in pl Your eyes are the parts of your body with which you see. I opened my eyes and looked... Maria s eyes filled with tears. ...a tall, thin white haired lady… … English dictionary
