be in denial

be in denial

To be unable or unwilling to believe or acknowledge something as true. The house is in terrible condition, but Carolyn's in denial about it. Are you in denial or something? This is a serious issue!
See also: denial
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • in denial
  • denial ain't (just) a river in Egypt
  • can't get over (something)
  • can't get over something
  • thrust (someone or something) on (someone or something)
  • thrust on
  • be the last (person) to (do something)
  • be the last person
  • in a pig's eye
  • In a pig's eye!