(Malaysia, Singapore, idiomatic) to look the other way, to deliberately ignore or overlook (a mistake or transgression).
(Malaysia, Singapore, idiomatic) to look the other way, to deliberately ignore or overlook (a mistake or transgression).
"It's also a distinctly Singaporean trait to carry on with whatever you can get away with," he added. "As long as the authorities close one eye."
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(Hong Kong, Singapore) To be unable to bear (the sight of) something anymore; to refuse to be involved further; to be disinclined to continue caring about.
(Singapore, slang, intransitive) To stand by idly without helping or contributing.
(Singapore, slang, intransitive) The practice of standing by idly without helping or contributing.
(chiefly, UK) To develop a perceptual skill, especially visual.
(intransitive) To close and reopen both eyes quickly.