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Значение идиомы blind spot
[blind spot] {n.} 1. A place on the road that a driver cannot see in the rear view mirror.
I couldn’t see that truck behind me, Officer, because it was in my blind spot.
2. A matter or topic a person refuses to discuss or accept.
My uncle Ted has a real blind spot about religion.
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