(a) blind eye

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• 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 —    When people turn a blind eye, they deliberately ignore something, especially if people are doing something wrong.   (Dorking School Dictionary)    ***    If you turn a blind eye to something, you pretend not to notice what someone is doing.… …   English Idioms & idiomatic expressions

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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 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