Signification
To intentionally ignore something undesirable.
Contexte culturel
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.
Signification
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.
Teste-toi
Which phrase means to ignore a mistake?
Choose the correct idiom.
This is the standard idiom for intentionally ignoring something.
🎉 Score : /1
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
1 exercicesChoose the correct idiom.
This is the standard idiom for intentionally ignoring something.
🎉 Score : /1
Questions fréquentes
2 questionsYes, but be careful. It sounds like you are the one deciding to be lenient.
It is neutral. It works in most settings.
Expressions liées
見て見ぬふり
synonymPretending not to see
黙認する
similarTacit approval
見逃す
similarTo overlook
