Significado
To intentionally ignore something undesirable.
Contexto cultural
It is often used to maintain 'wa' (harmony). Used when a manager decides not to report a minor violation. Used between friends to avoid awkwardness.
Context is key
Always ensure the mistake is minor before using this phrase.
Don't use for crimes
Using this for serious issues makes you sound like you are hiding something.
Significado
To intentionally ignore something undesirable.
Context is key
Always ensure the mistake is minor before using this phrase.
Don't use for crimes
Using this for serious issues makes you sound like you are hiding something.
Ponte a prueba
Which phrase means to ignore a mistake?
Choose the correct idiom.
This is the standard idiom for intentionally ignoring something.
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Ayudas visuales
Banco de ejercicios
1 ejerciciosChoose the correct idiom.
This is the standard idiom for intentionally ignoring something.
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Preguntas frecuentes
2 preguntasYes, but be careful. It sounds like you are the one deciding to be lenient.
It is neutral. It works in most settings.
Frases relacionadas
見て見ぬふり
synonymPretending not to see
黙認する
similarTacit approval
見逃す
similarTo overlook
