in the sand

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HIDE ONE'S HEAD IN THE SAND.

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hide one's head in the sand

[hide one's head in the sand] or [bury one's head in the sand] or [have one's head in the sand] To keep from seeing, knowing, or understanding something dangerous or […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

sand

[sand] See: [HIDE ONE'S HEAD IN THE SAND]. A Dictionary of American Idioms

sand-lot

[sand-lot] {adj.} Of the kind seen on sand lots; not professional. * /The professional football team was so confused by their opponents' fast play that they acted like a bunch […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

have one's head in the sand

[have one's head in the sand] See: [HIDE ONE'S HEAD IN THE SAND]. A Dictionary of American Idioms

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