blind as a bat

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*blind as a bat

1. completely blind. (Bats are not really blind. *Also: as ~.) He lost his sight in an accident and is as blind as a bat.

2. not able to see well. I'm as blind as a bat without my glasses.

3. unwilling to recognize problems or bad things. Connie is blind as a bat when it comes to her daughter's disgraceful behavior.

See also: bat, blind

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