| Word | blind as a bat = as blind as a bat |
|---|---|
| Description | having very bad eyesight - Informal This expression probably arose from the bat's nocturnal habits and its disorientated flutterings if disturbed by day. The poor eyesight of bats (and less frequently, moles) has been proverbial since the late 16th century. having very bad eyesight - Informal This expression probably arose from the bat's nocturnal habits and its di |
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