掩耳盗铃
phrase idiomatic expressions
LanguageChinese (China)
Meaning- To cover one's ears while stealing a bell (to deceive oneself)
- This idiom describes the act of ignoring obvious facts or reality in a futile attempt to deceive oneself.
不要再掩耳盗铃了，大家都看到了真相。
Stop deceiving yourself, everyone has seen the truth.
他的这种做法简直是掩耳盗铃。
His approach is simply self-deception.
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Usage noteUsed in critical, often literary or academic contexts to describe someone who is in deep denial.
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