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Blind as a bat Meaning in English

expression

ˈbɫaɪnd/ /ˈæz/, /ˈɛz/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈbæt
BLIND-uhz-uh-BAT
blˈaɪnd/ /ˈæs/ /æɪ/ /bˈæt
BLIND-az-uh-BAT

释义

Someone who is 'blind as a bat' cannot see well or is very poor at noticing things, either literally or figuratively.

用法与细微差别

This is an informal, humorous expression. Often used in exaggeration about poor eyesight or missing obvious facts, e.g., 'He's blind as a bat without his glasses.' Not usually offensive. Sometimes replaced in Spanish by 'as blind as a mole.'

例句

Without her glasses, she is blind as a bat.

basic

He reads without lights and he's blind as a bat.

basic

I'm blind as a bat when it comes to finding my keys.

basic

He didn't notice the big sign—he's blind as a bat sometimes.

natural

I'm blind as a bat without my contacts; everything is a blur.

natural

Ask him for directions? He's blind as a bat and always gets lost.

natural