Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

blind-as-a-bat

idiom

/blaɪnd əz ə bæt/

Definition

A phrase used to describe someone who has very poor eyesight or is unable to see clearly.

Examples

Despite wearing glasses, he still felt blind as a bat when trying to read the fine print.
When she entered the dimly lit room, she felt blind as a bat and couldn’t find her way around.
After losing my phone in the dark, I was completely blind as a bat looking for it.

Meaning

The expression ‘blind as a bat’ suggests a complete lack of visibility or awareness about one’s surroundings, often used figuratively to describe someone who is oblivious or unaware of something.