Bury/hide your head in the sand
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.
Often appears as...
- accused of burying one's head in the sand
- criticized for hiding head in the sand
Usage tips
Idiomatic
idiom
To refuse to think about an unpleasant situation, hoping that it will improve so that you will not have to deal with it.
My father buries his head in the sand when it comes to his health issues.
Often appears as...
- bury one's head in the sand over health issues
- deal with financial problems by hiding head in the sand
Usage tips
Colloquial
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.
Often appears as...
- accused of burying one's head in the sand
- criticized for hiding head in the sand
Usage tips
Idiomatic
idiom
To refuse to think about an unpleasant situation, hoping that it will improve so that you will not have to deal with it.
My father buries his head in the sand when it comes to his health issues.
Often appears as...
- bury one's head in the sand over health issues
- deal with financial problems by hiding head in the sand
Usage tips
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation
This idiom usually implies criticism towards someone's inaction or denial.
Politicians often bury their heads in the sand when it's time to make tough decisions.
Pro Tip 2/3Metaphorical Visual
Imagine an ostrich hiding its head to feel safer; this visual can help remember the phrase's meaning.
Companies can't just hide their head in the sand when environmental issues are raised.
Pro Tip 3/3Modern Context
Common in discussions about social, political, or environmental issues.
You're burying your head in the sand if you think climate change isn't real.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation
This idiom usually implies criticism towards someone's inaction or denial.
Politicians often bury their heads in the sand when it's time to make tough decisions.
Pro Tip 2/3Metaphorical Visual
Imagine an ostrich hiding its head to feel safer; this visual can help remember the phrase's meaning.
Companies can't just hide their head in the sand when environmental issues are raised.
Pro Tip 3/3Modern Context
Common in discussions about social, political, or environmental issues.
You're burying your head in the sand if you think climate change isn't real.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation
This idiom usually implies criticism towards someone's inaction or denial.
Politicians often bury their heads in the sand when it's time to make tough decisions.
Pro Tip 2/3Metaphorical Visual
Imagine an ostrich hiding its head to feel safer; this visual can help remember the phrase's meaning.
Companies can't just hide their head in the sand when environmental issues are raised.
Pro Tip 3/3Modern Context
Common in discussions about social, political, or environmental issues.
You're burying your head in the sand if you think climate change isn't real.
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