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As Blind As A Bat ( completely unable to see ... )

"As Blind As A Bat"



A person whose vision is very poor is as blind as a bat.

Example: "Without his glasses, my dad is as blind as a bat."



Bats are animals whose visions is very poor in the daytime. They use sound to fly in the dark at night.

Example: "Hey, watch out!" Reply:"Thanks, I lost my glasses and I am as blind as a bat."



You would probably not tell a person directly that they are as blind as a bat, because it might be rude.

Example: "Hey, watch where you drive! What are you, blind as a bat?"





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