blind to (something)

blind to (something)

Ignoring something; oblivious to something. Kara worships her father and is completely blind to his shortcomings. She is going to be heartbroken once she learns about his embezzlement. I know you're blind to any issues with your car, but unless you want it to break down, you're going to have to take it to the shop.
See also: blind
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

blind someone to something

Fig. to prevent someone from seeing or understanding something. The king blinded his subjects to what was going on by controlling what appeared in the newspapers. The lies and confusion blinded Jill to what was happening. She blinded herself to all his faults.
See also: blind
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • be blind to
  • a mystery to (one)
  • able to do
  • able to do it
  • (one) can whistle for it
  • a touch of (something)
  • a change of heart
  • astound
  • astound (one) with (something)
  • astound with