turn a blind eye

Sens

to ignore something that you know is wrong

Ignorer volontairement une chose qu'on sait répréhensible.

Exemples

1. 1Teachers can't turn a blind eye to bullying, even when it happens outside school.
2. 2The manager turned a blind eye when staff left early on Fridays.
3. 3Mum usually turns a blind eye when our rooms are messy, but not when guests are coming.
4. 4For years the club turned a blind eye when members parked on the grass, despite the signs.
5. 5The café owner kindly turns a blind eye if a regular customer is a few pence short.

Grammaire

Seul turn change : turned, turning. Ce qu'on ignore suit to ; l'expression s'emploie aussi seule.

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