Sekirov Dictionary

turn a blind eye

UK /ˈtɜːn ə ˌblaɪ̯nd ˈaɪ̯/US /ˈtɜɹn ə ˌblaɪ̯nd ˈaɪ̯/

verb1

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To deliberately or knowingly ignore, overlook, or refuse to acknowledge something, especially when improper or unpleasant; to look the other way.
- The mother turned a blind eye to her son’s mischief as she expected him not to repeat it.

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