ostrich policy

English

Etymology

From ostrich +‎ policy. Referring to the common misconception that ostriches bury their heads in the sand when they notice danger. Perhaps a calque, compare ostrich politics.

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Noun

ostrich policy (plural ostrich policies)

  1. (idiomatic) The tendency to ignore obvious problems and pretend they do not exist; ostrichism.

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