Fer els ulls grossos
Example: Ella fa els ulls grossos quan veu injustícies a la feina.
Definition
"Fer els ulls grossos" is a Catalan expression meaning to deliberately ignore or overlook something, especially a fault or wrongdoing, often to avoid confrontation or responsibility. For example, someone might "fer els ulls grossos" when they see injustice at work but choose not to act.
Etymology
The expression "fer els ulls grossos" literally translates to "make the eyes big" in Catalan. It comes from the idea that by exaggerating the size of one's eyes, a person pretends not to notice something undesirable. This phrase humorously implies that opening eyes wider can help ignore or hide the truth.
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To turn a blind eye