turn a blind eye

phrase

sometimes offensive

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

Examples of turn a blind eye in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

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

Gosha, a local station master, has a side-hustle of his own, turning a blind eye while bootleggers siphon diesel from the tankers that sit idly on the train tracks. — Damon Wise, Deadline, 11 July 2026

The former trustee expressed frustrations that other township trustees, along with those at the county and state level, have in her mind turned a blind eye to concerns about Harris’ salary and residency. — Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 10 July 2026

Whether in an urban backyard or on a remote island, cats are unlikely to turn a blind eye to available prey. — Christopher A. Lepczyk, The Conversation, 8 July 2026

Rhymes for turn a blind eye

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• identify