Turn A Blind Eye (Verb)
Meaning
Refuse to acknowledge; "He turns a blind eye to the injustices in his office".
Classification
Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
Examples
- The government has been accused of turning a blind eye to the widespread corruption within its ranks.
- Many citizens feel that the authorities are turning a blind eye to the rising levels of crime in the city.
- The company has been turning a blind eye to the pollutant emissions from its factories, sparking environmental concerns.
- Bosses have been turning a blind eye to their employees' frequent tardiness and lack of productivity.
- The teachers claim that the school administrators are turning a blind eye to the ongoing bullying problem on campus.