Ignore Idioms
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Meaning: to disregard or ignore.
Example: His protestations that the project would put the firm over budget fell on deaf ears. Read more ➺
Meaning: to treat somebody with coldness and contempt
Example: I fought with my wife, and she is now giving me the cold shoulder. Read more ➺
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 more ➺
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 ➺
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 ➺
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 ➺
Meaning: Indifference: To have a complete lack of interest or concern about someone or something.
Example: He couldn't care less about what people thought of his eccentric hobbies. Read more ➺
Meaning: Avoid bringing up old problems or sensitive issues that could cause trouble if reopened.
Example: After years of peace between the families, he chose to let sleeping dogs lie rather than mention the old disagreement. Read more ➺
Meaning: choose not to hear
Example: Please do not just turn a deaf ear to their cries for help. Read more ➺
