have blinders on
have blinders on
To be oblivious to something that exists or is happening right around one. ("Blinders" are pieces of leather that are used to limit a horse's peripheral vision.) I must have blinders on when I walk around town because I didn't notice any of those new businesses that are opening.
See also: blinder, have, on
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
- around (one's) ears
- find way around
- get (someone) around the table
- get around the table
- gaze around at (someone or something)
- feel around
- feel around (for someone or something)
- crowd around
- crowd around (someone or something)
- forage