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Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ˌtɝn ə ˌblaɪnd ˈaɪ/ · UK /ˌtɜːn ə ˌblaɪnd ˈaɪ/
turn a blind eye means: Choose to ignore something you know is wrong or unpleasant.
verb
Choose to ignore something you know is wrong or unpleasant.
- They chose to turn a blind eye.
- The police turned a blind eye to illegal parking.
- Will you turn a blind eye to these mistakes?
Questions about turn a blind eye
What does turn a blind eye mean?
Choose to ignore something you know is wrong or unpleasant.
What is turn a blind eye in other languages?
Türkçe: göz yummak · Español: hacer la vista gorda · Français: fermer les yeux · Deutsch: ein Auge zudrücken · Italiano: chiudere un occhio · 日本語: 見て見ぬふりをする
How do you pronounce turn a blind eye?
In American English /ˌtɝn ə ˌblaɪnd ˈaɪ/; in British English /ˌtɜːn ə ˌblaɪnd ˈaɪ/.
How do you use turn a blind eye in a sentence?
They chose to turn a blind eye. The police turned a blind eye to illegal parking.
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