ostrich politics

== English == === Etymology === From ostrich +‎ politics, calque of German Vogel-Strauß-Politik. Named after the common misconception that ostriches bury their heads in the sand when confronted with danger. First attested in the late 19th century. === Noun === ostrich politics (uncountable) (derogatory) A style of politics that evades rather than addresses problems; ostrichism. ==== Related terms ==== ==== Translations ==== ==== See also ====