Sentence examples for turned a blind eye from inspiring English sources

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"turned a blind eye" is a correct and usable phrase in written English.
It is often used to refer to someone ignoring something they should be aware of or feel responsible for. For example, "The manager was criticized for turning a blind eye to the staff's concerns."

Idiom

Turn a blind eye.

Refuse to acknowledge something you know is real or legit.

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So everyone turned a blind eye.

People turned a blind eye to it.

He turned a blind eye to corruption.

The government turned a blind eye.

We just turned a blind eye.

The law generally turned a blind eye.

The authorities have turned a blind eye to vice.

Lebanon has largely turned a blind eye to it.

"It almost seems like they've turned a blind eye".

Many turned a blind eye and kept silent.

The central government has turned a blind eye.

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