ostrich policy

== English == === Etymology === From ostrich +‎ policy. Referring to the common misconception that ostriches bury their heads in the sand when they notice danger. Perhaps a calque, compare ostrich politics. === Pronunciation === === Noun === ostrich policy (plural ostrich policies) (idiomatic) The tendency to ignore obvious problems and pretend they do not exist; ostrichism. ==== Related terms ==== ==== Translations ==== ==== See also ====