Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
bury-your-head-in-the-sand
idiom
/ˈbɛri jʊər hɛd ɪn ðə sænd/
Definition
To ignore or avoid a difficult situation or reality, pretending it does not exist.
Examples
- Despite the warning signs of financial trouble, he chose to bury his head in the sand and hope for the best.
- Many people bury their heads in the sand when it comes to climate change, thinking it won’t affect them.
Meaning
This phrase suggests a refusal to confront problems, similar to an ostrich, which is said to bury its head in the sand to avoid danger.
Synonyms
- ignore the issue
- turn a blind eye
- stick one’s head in the sand
- avoid reality
