Een oogje dichtknijpen
Example: Je kunt best een oogje dichtknijpen bij kleine fouten.
Definition
"Een oogje dichtknijpen" is a Dutch idiomatic expression meaning to overlook or tolerate minor mistakes or faults, often implying a deliberate choice to ignore something small to maintain harmony or avoid conflict.
Etymology
The phrase "een oogje dichtknijpen" literally means "to squeeze one eye shut." It originates from the physical act of closing one eye, symbolizing selective attention or ignoring something intentionally. Did you know? This expression vividly captures the idea of turning a blind eye to minor issues.
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"Een oogje dichtknijpen" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - Idioms and Proverbs - (C1) - set 1", containing 100 commonly used expressions.
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to turn a blind eye