How to Pronounce "turn a blind eye"
expression
TURN uh BLYND EYE
TURN uh BLYND EYE
Definition
To deliberately ignore something bad or wrong, acting as if you do not see it.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtɝn/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈbɫaɪnd/ /ˈaɪ
British English
tˈɜːn/ /æɪ/ /blˈaɪnd/ /ˈaɪ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TURN uh BLYND EYE
UK
TURN uh BLYND EYE
Listen in Context
The teacher decided to turn a blind eye to the students whispering.
He chose to turn a blind eye to his friend's bad habits.
Parents sometimes turn a blind eye to their children's mistakes.
Management tends to turn a blind eye to overtime violations when deadlines are tight.