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EnglishTo bury your head in the sand
Meaning: To refuse to face an obvious danger.
Example: “Ignoring the bills won't help; you can't bury your head in the sand forever.”
Origin: From the old myth that ostriches hide their heads to escape threats; used figuratively since the 19th century.
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