| 词汇 | bury one-s head in the sand |
| 词源 | bury one’s head in the sand. To hide from reality. The New York Times recently reported that General Achraf Rifi, general director of the Internal Security Forces in Lebanon, said that “If any country says it is safe from this [terrorism] they are putting their heads in the sand.” Ostriches are also thought by some to bury their heads in the sand if pursued, an ancient belief that has been around for centuries. See also ostrich stomach. |
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