hacer la vista gorda

hacer la vista gorda
An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
intransitive verb phrase
a. to turn a blind eye
El gobierno sigue haciendo la vista gorda al problema de la vivienda.The government continues to turn a blind eye to the housing problem.
b. to look the other way
El policía corrupto hizo la vista gorda porque el sospechoso lo sobornó.The corrupt policeman looked the other way because the suspect bribed him.
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