close one's eyes to

phrase

Synonyms of close one's eyes tonext
: to ignore deliberately
Officials closed their eyes to allegations of misconduct.

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First Known Use

1594, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of close one's eyes to was in 1594

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“Close one's eyes to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/close%20one%27s%20eyes%20to. Accessed 26 Aug. 2026.

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