English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "my instinct tells me he's acting blind" Mean?
Learn what "my instinct tells me he's acting blind" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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My instinct tells me he's acting blind.
It means the speaker thinks someone is deliberately pretending not to see or understand what is happening.
From Camouflage, Episode 0
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker suspects someone is pretending not to notice something.
Usage Scenario
Use this when you suspect someone is ignoring the truth on purpose. It is more natural in dramatic speech than in everyday polite English.
Better ways to say it
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My instinct tells me he's acting blind.
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I feel like he's pretending not to see it.
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