The expression hacer la vista gorda means to ignore, to disregard, to overlook someone’s behavior, which should be punished otherwise. For example, a figure of authority may choose to pretend not to have seen or noticed someone’s wrongdoing or misdemeanor in order to avoid conflict, to spark controversy, to blow up a minor issue out of proportion, or for many other reasons. To turn a blind eye and to look the other way are two English expressions that convey the same meaning. You see what’s going on but, for whatever reason, you decide not to do anything about it.
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To add fuel to the fire
Echar Leña al Fuego
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To cross the line
Meter la pata
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To turn a blind eye
Hacer la vista gorda
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To mooch, live by your wits
Vivir del cuento
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To go back on your word
Donde dije digo, digo Diego
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To swindle, cheat
Dar gato por liebre
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With your hands in the cookie jar
Con las manos en la masa
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What a crook!
¡Qué chorizo!
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To be a little devil
Ser de la piel de Barrabás
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To raise hell
Armarse la de San Quintín
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You made your bed, now lie in it
Que cada palo aguante su vela
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To look innocent
Tener cara de no haber roto nunca un plato
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To cross the line
Pasar(se) de la raya
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For every law there's a loophole
Hecha la ley, hecha la trampa
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To mislead, avoid
Dar largas
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Good behavior opens doors
Buen porte y buenos modales, abren puertas principales
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To do good no matter what
Haz bien y no mires a quién
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Opportunity makes the thief
La ocasión hace al ladrón
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To be taken advantage of
Hacer el primo
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The scapegoat
Cabeza de turco
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Silence implies consent
Quien calla, otorga