Look the other way
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Turning a Blind Eye
When someone chooses not to act upon a wrongdoing they've noticed.
I can't believe the lifeguard just looked the other way when they saw the boys cheating at the pool game.
Pro Tip 2/3Not for Justice
This phrase suggests a moral compromise or the failure to uphold fairness.
The referee looked the other way every time the star player fouled.
Pro Tip 3/3Context Matters
The phrase often carries a negative connotation, especially in legal and social justice contexts.
In the movie, corrupt politicians looked the other way when crimes were committed.
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