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Look the other way

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Turning a Blind EyePlay
When someone chooses not to act upon a wrongdoing they've noticed. SlideI can't believe the lifeguard just looked the other way when they saw the boys cheating at the pool game.
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Not for JusticePlay
This phrase suggests a moral compromise or the failure to uphold fairness. SlideThe referee looked the other way every time the star player fouled.
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Context MattersPlay
The phrase often carries a negative connotation, especially in legal and social justice contexts. SlideIn the movie, corrupt politicians looked the other way when crimes were committed.