Bury/hide your head in the sand

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idiom

To avoid or ignore unpleasant reality or difficult problems.

He accused the government of hiding their heads in the sand about the serious corruption problems in the nation.
Visual representation of "bury/hide your head in the sand" - To avoid or ignore unpleasant reality or difficult problems

Often appears as...

  • accused of burying one's head in the sand
  • criticized for hiding head in the sand

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Idiomatic

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Negative Connotation

This idiom usually implies criticism towards someone's inaction or denial.

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Politicians often bury their heads in the sand when it's time to make tough decisions.
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Metaphorical Visual

Imagine an ostrich hiding its head to feel safer; this visual can help remember the phrase's meaning.

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Companies can't just hide their head in the sand when environmental issues are raised.
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Modern Context

Common in discussions about social, political, or environmental issues.

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You're burying your head in the sand if you think climate change isn't real.
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