Ignore
Meaning: to treat somebody with coldness and contempt
Example: I fought with my wife, and she is now giving me the cold shoulder. Read on
Meaning: a difficult, controversial, or obvious problem that no one wants to talk about or mention because the subject is problematic, uncomfortable, or awkward
Example: When Geoff arrived at the meeting yesterday, he had a huge black eye. He gave us no explanation, and nobody dared ask him about it. So we sat there for the whole morning with this elephant in the room. Read on
Meaning: to treat something as if it isn't important
Example: You need to stop making light of this situation. You could be in serious trouble. Read on
Meaning: off the radar
Example: They managed to stay under the radar for years, after stealing all that money from their friends. Read on
Meaning: to not get affected by something that is not known
Example: The farmers were using these pesticides in their fields without even considering the harmful effects it has on the land. Ignorance is bliss. Read on
Meaning: to keep a keen eye on enemies beyond what one might have on their friends
Example: As a politician you must keep your friends close and your enemies closer. Read on
Meaning: slip through the cracks
Example: The management was so focused on planning for the next year's budget that they let this issue fall between the cracks. Read on
Meaning: choose not to hear
Example: Please do not just turn a deaf ear to their cries for help. Read on
Meaning: deliberately overlook
Example: As a police officer, you cannot turn a blind eye to any of the illegal activities around you. Read on
