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Знання та Розуміння - Ignorance

Занурюйтесь в англійські ідіоми щодо невігластва, такі як "падати на глухі вуха" та "закривати очі".

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to [bury|have] {one's} head in the sand

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.
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in the dark
in the dark
[фраза]

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

невігластво

невігластво

Ex: The sudden power outage left everyone in the dark, groping for flashlights.
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out of the loop
out of the loop
[фраза]

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.
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to [turn] a deaf ear
to turn a deaf ear
[фраза]

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.
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to [fall] on deaf ears

(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.
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to [go] in one ear and out the other

(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.
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the blind leading the blind

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 of the blind leading the blind.
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to [fall] (through|between) the cracks

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

Ex: Even with the company's strict hiring protocols, talented candidates occasionally fall through the cracks, resulting in missed opportunities for both the applicants and the organization.
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to [fall] (through|between) the cracks

(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.
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to [sweep] {sth} under the rug

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

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

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.
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ostrich (strategy|plan)
ostrich strategy
[фраза]

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.
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to [slip|fall] through the net

(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.
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to [slip|fall] through the net

(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 to fall through the net, leading to unintended gaps in border control.
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