head in the sand

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Definition of head in the sand in English English dictionary

(deyim) Unable to see, unwilling to look. "The minister hasn't noticed their poverty. His head is in the sand."

Exhibiting disregard or denial of a problem or threat

The head-in-the-sand approach to environmentalism seldom improves matters.

Turkish pronunciation

hed în dhi sänd

Pronunciation

/ˈhed ən ᴛʜē ˈsand/ /ˈhɛd ɪn ðiː ˈsænd/