Question

IAP_05 Pretend that danger doesn't exist when it really does For a long time people had the mistaken idea that the world's biggest bird, the ostrich, buried its head in the sand to hide from danger. People believed the ostrich thought that if it couldn't see its enemy, the enemy couldn't see it.The ostrich is really an excellent fighter. If you got one angry, it would fight you with its beak and powerful feet.If you see an ostrich with its head down, it's not hiding from its enemies. It's just looking for seeds or berries to eat.

Accepted Answer

Bury your head in the sand Swim away! Don't bury your head in the sand!

Id	IAP_05
Idiom	Bury your head in the sand
Meaning	Pretend that danger doesn't exist when it really does
Example	Swim away! Don't bury your head in the sand!
Explanation	For a long time people had the mistaken idea that the world's biggest bird, the ostrich, buried its head in the sand to hide from danger. People believed the ostrich thought that if it couldn't see its enemy, the enemy couldn't see it. The ostrich is really an excellent fighter. If you got one angry, it would fight you with its beak and powerful feet. If you see an ostrich with its head down, it's not hiding from its enemies. It's just looking for seeds or berries to eat.

Head Ostrich Bury Sand People Iap 05 Pretend Danger