BLINK AT SOMETHING

blink at something: translation

blink at something

1. Lit. to open and close the eyelids quickly, one or more times. •

I blinked at the bright light and finally had to close my eyes.

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Don't blink at me while I am trying to take your picture.

2. Fig. to overlook something, such as a mistake. (As if one had blinked one's eyes rather than seeing the error.) •

I just can't blink at that kind of behavior.

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We can't blink at what evil you did.