turn a blind eye

phrase

sometimes offensive
: to refuse to see : to be oblivious see usage paragraph at blind entry 1

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His narrow youthfulness was the source of his ability to turn a blind eye to everything. — Cynthia Zarin, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026 He is loved by his students, and the school turns a blind eye to his side jobs. — Zac Ntim, Deadline, 30 July 2026 The more instructive part, however, is Tony’s time in the chaotic Flagship kitchen, where Chef turns a blind eye to the cocaine and weed circulating but has strict rules about timekeeping and efficiency. — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 29 July 2026 Perel calls on bosses to stop turning a blind eye to these challenges and become part of the change. — Sam Birchall, Fortune, 17 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for turn a blind eye

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“Turn a blind eye.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/turn%20a%20blind%20eye. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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