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Blind as a Bat

Not able to see at all or get completely blind

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  • The origin of this idiom is very old and it belongs to the 15ht century. There are many idioms related to animals that define their characteristics in a typical manner. But this idiom is very different, as it tells that bats are blind and that is actually not true. Flying fox bats have a very good vision. American warfare institute is working hard to use this sonar technology that bats are equipped with to, help soldiers, see better at night.
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When the mist engulfed us on the moors, we were blind as bat and could not see each other at all.

Submitted on February 25, 2019

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blind as a batNearly totally blind, having a very poor sense of vision.
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أعمى بمثابة الخفافيش

ciego como un murciélago

cieco come un pipistrello

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