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Definition turn a blind eye (to something) in American English

turn a blind eye (to something) phrase

phrase
1

to pretend you do not notice something, because you should do something about it but you do not want to

Example

We're not supposed to park here, but the police usually turn a blind eye.

Definition turn a blind eye (to something) in American English