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Idiom: Look The Other Way

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How to pronounce "look the other way":

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To ignore something wrong; to connive (at), to turn a blind eye.

Example: "The policeman decided to look the other way when he realized the criminal’s act could benefit him."

Example Sentences

1
When the teacher caught the students cheating, she decided to look the other way.
2
My boss saw me using my phone at work, but he chose to look the other way.
3
The police officer noticed the driver speeding, but he decided to look the other way this time.
4
Although the manager suspected theft, he would often look the other way to avoid confrontation.
5
I noticed my friend taking money from my wallet, but I chose to look the other way and trust them.

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