Select the most appropriate idiom that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.
He has a knack for ignoring problems intentionally in his department, hoping they will just go away.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. turning a blind eye.
Error concept: Wrong phrase used instead of an idiom.
What is wrong: The sentence uses a plain expression 'ignoring problems intentionally' instead of the proper idiomatic phrase.
Grammatical concept: The idiom 'turning a blind eye' means deliberately ignoring something or pretending not to notice.
Incorrectness of the concept in context: The person is purposely ignoring problems in the department, which directly matches the meaning of 'turning a blind eye'.
How to correct: Replace the underlined part with 'turning a blind eye'.
Correction: turning a blind eye.
Final sentence: He has a knack for turning a blind eye to problems in his department, hoping they will just go away.
Hence, the chosen option is correct.