as blind as a bat
Unable to see well, or failing to notice something obvious.
as blind as a bat
Unable to see well, or failing to notice something obvious.
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Examples
"Without her glasses, she was as blind as a bat. Means: Without her glasses, she could not see well."
"I was as blind as a bat and didn't notice the sign right in front of me. Means: I failed to notice the obvious sign."
Mnemonic Trick
The phrase exaggerates poor eyesight by comparing it with a bat.
Cultural Context
A common humorous exaggeration; it does not usually mean total blindness, and bats are not literally blind.
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