turn a blind eye (Meaning)
turn a blind eye (v)
refuse to acknowledge
Synonyms & Antonyms of turn a blind eye
turn a blind eye Sentence Examples
- The principal turned a blind eye to the students' frequent bullying, fearing it would disrupt the school's reputation.
- The government chose to turn a blind eye to corruption within its ranks, leading to widespread public distrust.
- As a concerned neighbor, I could no longer turn a blind eye to the escalating domestic violence next door.
- The CEO's decision to turn a blind eye to unethical practices ultimately resulted in the company's downfall.
- The teacher turned a blind eye to the students' cheating, valuing their academic success over integrity.
- The police turned a blind eye to the illegal activities in the neighborhood, hoping to avoid confrontation.
- The parents turned a blind eye to their child's behavioral problems, believing they would eventually outgrow them.
- The doctor turned a blind eye to the patient's worsening symptoms, fearing a complex diagnosis.
- The manager turned a blind eye to the employees' overtime violations, prioritizing production over workers' rights.
- The society turned a blind eye to the growing social inequality, leading to widespread discontent and unrest.
FAQs About the word turn a blind eye
refuse to acknowledge
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The principal turned a blind eye to the students' frequent bullying, fearing it would disrupt the school's reputation.
The government chose to turn a blind eye to corruption within its ranks, leading to widespread public distrust.
As a concerned neighbor, I could no longer turn a blind eye to the escalating domestic violence next door.
The CEO's decision to turn a blind eye to unethical practices ultimately resulted in the company's downfall.
