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Wiedza i Zrozumienie - Ignorance

Zanurz się w angielskich idiomach dotyczących ignorancji, takich jak „upaść na głuche uszy” i „przymknąć oko”.

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English idioms related to Knowledge & Understanding

to intentionally ignore unpleasant facts about a situation and hope that the situation improves by doing so

Ex: The company's management chose to bury their heads in the sand and downplay the problems instead of addressing them head-on.

in a state in which one is not informed about important things

Ex: The sudden power outage left in the dark, groping for flashlights .

not being aware of recent information about something

Ex: Being out of the loop can make it challenging to stay connected in a fast-paced industry.

to pretend as if one cannot hear someone complaining or asking one something

Ex: Parents should never turn a deaf ear when their children try to discuss important issues with them.

(of statements, warnings, requests, etc.) to be completely ignored

Ex: Despite the doctor's advice to quit smoking, his patient's habit continued to fall on deaf ears.

(of information, advice, etc.) to not be taken seriously and hence immediately forgotten

Ex: No matter how many times I remind him of our meeting, it always goes in one ear and out the other.

used to describe a situation in which an incompetent or inexperienced person is advising others who have no knowledge or experience at all

Ex: The group of amateurs trying to fix the car 's engine was a classic case the blind leading the blind.

(of a person) to be completely ignored, usually in a system or process

Ex: Even with the company 's strict hiring protocols , talented candidates fall through the cracks, resulting in missed opportunities for both the applicants and the organization .

(of something, particularly issues) to be completely overlooked

Ex: Despite the meticulous planning for the event, logistical issues occasionally fall through the cracks, causing last-minute adjustments and challenges for the organizers.

to pretend that something is not happening or is not the case

Ex: It 's important to face challenges head-on rather than trying sweep them under the rug, as they may resurface later .

to pretend as if one cannot see or notice something

Ex: It's essential for a fair justice system not to turn a blind eye to any form of discrimination.

a strategy in which a person chooses to ignore or evades the truth or potential problems about a particular situation

Ex: The manager's ostrich plan of not addressing employee morale issues resulted in a high turnover rate.

(of a person) to be neglected or go unnoticed, particularly by a social or political system that should have been more responsible

Ex: Despite the school's efforts to provide support, students with learning differences may occasionally slip through the net if their needs are not promptly recognized and addressed.

(of something particularly an issue) to go unnoticed or to be overlooked within a system, plan, or organization, etc.

Ex: In the immigration system , a loophole allowed certain visa applications fall through the net, leading to unintended gaps in border control .
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