Definition:
refuse to see or face something keep from seeing or knowing something unpleasant; to ignore a difficult situation Explanation:
Used when talking about difficult situations which are not taken seriously enough by someone Examples:
He always buries his head in the sand and never wants to deal with his family problems at all. - You're going to have to deal with this problem, not burn your head in the sand!
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