Meaning of the word "look the other way" in English
What does "look the other way" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
look the other way
US /lʊk ðə ˈʌðər weɪ/
UK /lʊk ðə ˈʌðə weɪ/
Idiom
to intentionally ignore something bad that is happening, or to pretend that you do not see it
Example:
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The police were accused of looking the other way when the crime occurred.
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It's hard to just look the other way when you see injustice.
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