turn a blind eye meaning in Hindi

turn a blind eye in SSC previous-year questions

1. SSC CPO 2024 T-2 Idioms & Phrases

   Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
   Turn a blind eye
   (SSC CPO 2024 T-2 (30 April))

   AInsultBIgnoreCIrritateDAbuse
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: B) Ignore

   Solution:
   • The idiom "Turn a blind eye" means:
   • To ignore something intentionally, especially something wrong or undesirable.
   • Example: The manager turned a blind eye to the employee’s repeated lateness.
   • Why the other options are incorrect:
   • Insult – means to offend or disrespect someone.
   • Irritate – means to annoy.
   • Abuse – means to mistreat or use wrongly.
   Correct meaning:
   Ignore

2. SSC MTS 2023 Idioms & Phrases

   Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the following sentence.
   “Do not turn a blind eye to all the mischief your child is up to”, the teacher told the young parent.

   AGive rewardsBTake pride inCClose the doorDPretend not to notice
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: D) Pretend not to notice

   Answer: (4) Pretend not to notice
   Solution:
   • The idiom "turn a blind eye" means to deliberately ignore or pretend not to notice something wrong or undesirable (जानबूझकर अनदेखा करना)।
   • In the sentence, the teacher advises the parent not to ignore the child's mischief.
   • Other options like giving rewards, taking pride, or closing the door do not fit the meaning of the idiom.
   • Hence, option (4) is the most appropriate meaning.

Examples

• “The manager turned a blind eye to the employees' lateness.”

turn a blind eye – questions

What is the meaning of turn a blind eye in Hindi?

turn a blind eye means “जानबूझकर अनदेखा करना” in Hindi. In English: To deliberately ignore something wrong.

What are the synonyms of turn a blind eye?

Synonyms of turn a blind eye: ignore, overlook, disregard, neglect.

What is the opposite of turn a blind eye?

Antonyms of turn a blind eye: notice, acknowledge, address.

Has turn a blind eye been asked in SSC exams?

Yes – turn a blind eye has been asked 2 times in SSC exams: SSC CPO 2024 T-2, SSC MTS 2023.

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