close one’s eyes —(also: shut one’s eyes) pretend that one has no knowledge of smth.; ignore smth.:
- If the authorities choose to close their eyes, the only thing that will pry them open is public pressure.
close your eyes and think of England —(also: shut your eyes and think of England) a humorous advice to smb. faced with an unpleasant task (originally a wedding-night advice for Victorian brides to succumb to unwanted sex):
- Live large. Tip big. And when they bring the check, just close your eyes and think of England.