mắt nhắm mắt mở
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Meaning
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A state of being not fully awake or alert after just waking up from sleep.
vi Anh ấy vẫn còn mắt nhắm mắt mở khi đi vào bếp.
en He was still bleary-eyed as he walked into the kitchen.
To pretend not to notice or know about something that is happening or exists.
vi Người quản lý thường mắt nhắm mắt mở trước những lỗi nhỏ của nhân viên.
en The manager often turns a blind eye to the employees' minor mistakes.