Idioms & Phrases · Question 8 · Medium
Choose the correct meaning of the idiom: to turn a blind eye
- To deliberately ignore something wrong
- To be unable to see clearly
- To examine something closely
- To refuse to help someone
Answer and explanation
Answer: A. To deliberately ignore something wrong
Explanation: To turn a blind eye is to pretend not to notice something one knows is wrong.
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