Head-in-the-sand

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Adjective
  1. 1
    Exhibiting disregard for, or denial of, a problem or threat.

    "The head-in-the-sand approach to economic problems frequently bankrupts companies."

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"The head-in-the-sand approach to economic problems frequently bankrupts companies."

Etymology

Attributive form of head in the sand.

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