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.
This means the speaker thinks someone is deliberately ignoring what is obvious.
From Camouflage, Episode 11
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker says they suspect someone is pretending not to notice something.
Usage Scenario
Use this when you think someone is pretending not to see a problem. It is more natural in conflict than in polite conversation.
Better ways to say it
1
My instinct tells me he's acting blind.
2
He’s acting blind.
3
He’s pretending not to notice.
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