Idiom – As Blind As A Bat

As Blind As A Bat – Idiom of the Day

Meaning:

To not see well or have poor eyesight or turn a blind eye to problems. 

History:

This idiom is from the collection of idioms from the mid 17th century. But the low vision of the bats has been used in a proverbial format since the 16th century.

Idiom scenarios:

Scenario 1:

Keith: Can you please give the specs to me? It is kept over the table. 

Rose: Yes, but why are you wearing specs during the occasions? Why don’t you wear a lens? 

Keith: I am as blind as a bat without my specs, and I am afraid to wear a lens. 

Scenario 2:

John: Is it necessary to do the eye surgery? 

Jenny: Yes, the Doctor had clearly warned that if the eye surgery isn’t done, then grandma will lose her sight and become as blind as a bat. 

John: Then Okay, We’ll proceed with the surgery. 

Examples:

Understand the Usage of the Idiom in the Sentences:

1. Until the eye surgery was successful, Lisa was as blind as a bat. 
2. Our dog has become as blind as a bat after falling down the staircase. 
3. I became so blind as a bat for a few minutes when I misplaced my specs under the table. 
4. Joey is as blind as a bat when it comes to his sister’s rude behavior. 
5. His mother was as blind as a bat when she knew her son’s wrongdoings.