Ignore Idioms

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make light of

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 more ➺


under the radar

Meaning: going unnoticed, avoiding unnecessary attention

Example: They managed to stay under the radar for years, after stealing all that money from their friends. Read more ➺


ignorance is bliss

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 more ➺


keep your friends close and your enemies closer

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 more ➺


fall between the cracks

Meaning: be ignored or unobserved

Example: The management was so focused on planning for the next year's budget that they let this issue fall between the cracks. Read more ➺


turn a deaf ear

Meaning: choose not to hear

Example: Please do not just turn a deaf ear to their cries for help. Read more ➺


turn a blind eye

Meaning: deliberately overlook

Example: As a police officer, you cannot turn a blind eye to any of the illegal activities around you. Read more ➺


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