Can't play ostrich?

[Cony]

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #705 "English Slang Idioms (447)", question 6

"You have to get your car fixed. It won't fix itself. You can't just play ........., stick your head in the sand and pretend that the problem is going to go away," Paul told Blake.

(a) goose
(b) ostrich
(c) rooster
(d) crow

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #705 "English Slang Idioms (447)", answer 6

"You have to get your car fixed. It won't fix itself. You can't just play ostrich, stick your head in the sand and pretend that the problem is going to go away," Paul told Blake.

Correct answer: (b) ostrich
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very strange

[Alan]

Hi,

This is a common expression that suggests that you are avoiding reality - you won't accept what is actually happening.

Alan
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English as a Second Language
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