turn a blind eye

Options

A. to take on a task that is way too big
B. to work late into the night
C. to present a counter argument
D. to ignore a situation, facts or reality

Answer

D

Explanation

turn a blind eye : to pretend not to notice something bad that is happening. Look at the sentence: . The authorities were either unaware of the problem or they turned a blind eye to it. Here, to ignore a situation, facts or reality is the right option.