讳疾忌医

讳疾忌医 [huì jí jì yī]

1. ■ （比喻掩饰缺点不愿改正） conceal one's ailment and refuse to consult the doctor--hide one's troubles and take no remedial measures; conceal a malady for fear of taking medicine; conceal one's ailment from the physician; conceal one's illness and aviod treatment; conceal one's illness and be reluctant to be cured; conceal one's illness rather than tell the doctor; hesitate to see a doctor， though ill; hide one's sickness for fear of treatment; refuse to face harsh reality