Meaning of the word "bury your head in the sand" in English

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bury your head in the sand

US /ˈber.i jʊr hed ɪn ðə sænd/
UK /ˈber.i jʊr hed ɪn ðə sænd/
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Idiom

1.

to ignore an unpleasant reality or refuse to confront a problem

Example:
You can't just bury your head in the sand and hope the problem goes away.
It's time to face the facts instead of burying your head in the sand.
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