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Definition |
to pretend not to notice something |
Examples |
1) Even though he knew his friend was cheating, he decided to
turn a blind eye.
2) The teacher turned a blind eye to
the students talking in class. |
Etymology |
The term is believed to originate from a
story about Admiral Horatio Nelson, who allegedly turned a blind eye to
his superior's signal during the Battle of Copenhagen in 1801,
suggesting that he should retreat. |
Synonyms |
ignore, disregard, brush aside |
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