ostrich policy
English
Etymology
From ostrich + policy. Referring to the common misconception that ostriches bury their heads in the sand when they notice danger. Perhaps a calque, compare ostrich politics.
Noun
ostrich policy (plural ostrich policies)
- (idiomatic) The tendency to ignore obvious problems and pretend they don't exist.
Related terms
- ostrich politics
Translations
the tendency to ignore obvious problems and pretend they don't exist
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