Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
In episode 6 of our series Talking Ship, we're unveiling the crazy story behind the phrase "to turn a blind eye". Get ready for some naval hijinks!
#museumtok #usskidddd661 #talkingship #etymology #learningisfun #educational
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Sources
dictionary.com/browse/turn-a-blind-eye-to
englishgrammar.org/origin-turn-blind-eye
phrases.org.uk/meanings/turn-a-blind-eye.html
dictionary.cambridge.org/us/dictionary/english/turn-a-blind-eye?__cf_chl_f_tk=ejfsexJA8jDqIJGOJovVhEJAuz7FUH5BzN1m.gs6WUE-1782919964-1.0.1.1-Nx1KJTEJ1IHTYxRATYS9hnXMVzJ_NhVvPlJ0Ou2IIIo
google.com/books/edition/Wild_Roses_or_Cottage_Tales_With_engravi/-OSHqObPQG0C?hl=en&gbpv=0
archive.org/details/robertsoutheysli00sout
ornc.org/stories/napoleon-emperor-of-france-vs-nelson-britannias-god-of-war
archive.org/details/greatgamble00pope
archive.org/details/lifehoratiolord00harrgoog/mode/2up?
usni.org/magazines/naval-history-magazine/2001/august/nelson-copenhagen
In episode 6 of our series Talking Ship, we're unveiling the crazy story behind the phrase "to turn a blind eye". Get ready for some naval hijinks!
#museumtok #usskidddd661 #talkingship #etymology #learningisfun #educational
Click here to donate to the USS KIDD: usskidd.com/support-our-mission
The USS KIDD Veterans Museum is a non-funded state agency that receives no regular state or federal funding. We appreciate your support!
For USS KIDD merch: usskidd.com/museum-store
Sources
dictionary.com/browse/turn-a-blind-eye-to
englishgrammar.org/origin-turn-blind-eye
phrases.org.uk/meanings/turn-a-blind-eye.html
dictionary.cambridge.org/us/dictionary/english/turn-a-blind-eye?__cf_chl_f_tk=ejfsexJA8jDqIJGOJovVhEJAuz7FUH5BzN1m.gs6WUE-1782919964-1.0.1.1-Nx1KJTEJ1IHTYxRATYS9hnXMVzJ_NhVvPlJ0Ou2IIIo
google.com/books/edition/Wild_Roses_or_Cottage_Tales_With_engravi/-OSHqObPQG0C?hl=en&gbpv=0
archive.org/details/robertsoutheysli00sout
ornc.org/stories/napoleon-emperor-of-france-vs-nelson-britannias-god-of-war
archive.org/details/greatgamble00pope
archive.org/details/lifehoratiolord00harrgoog/mode/2up?
usni.org/magazines/naval-history-magazine/2001/august/nelson-copenhagen
